Government Finals

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Three branches of government and what they do specifically.

The three branches of government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive enforces them, and the judicial interprets laws.

The Constitution as a “rule of law” and a solution to the problem of “rule of rulers.”

The Constitution establishes the framework for the federal government and ensures that no individual or group has absolute power. It embodies the principles of democracy and institutional checks and balances.

Understand the concepts “limited government” and “republic.”

Limited government refers to a political system where the power of the government is restricted by law, ensuring individual rights are protected. A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter," and officials are accountable to the public, creating a system of representative democracy.

Two big compromises at the Constitutional Convention.

Understand the debate over ratification of the Constitution, the two groups that formed, and their stances.

Understand the term federalism and the relationship between the state and federal governments, both at the time of the founding of the country and today.

Unit 2:

Political parties--what do they do? Functions?

Explain ideology. Difference between Republican and Democrat

What is the role of the national convention for Republicans and Democrats?

Understand the three universal requirements to vote.

Understand political efficacy–high efficacy means my vote matters.

Understand political socialization.

What is an “independent voter?”

What is the difference between a caucus and a primary?

What does “winner-take-all” mean in a presidential election? How does this affect third parties?

Describe how the Electoral College works

Know the difference between reapportionment, redistricting, and gerrymandering.

Explain the influence on policymakers of public opinion polls?

What are the qualities of a good poll?

Characteristics of bias in the news and fake news.

Describe the difference between misinformation and malinformation

Unit 3:

Structure of the Court–state and federal (three levels)

Supreme Court Justices- life appointments, types of decisions (opinions)

Judicial Review–Marbury v Madison

First Amendment cases– Engel v Vitale, Miranda v Arizona, Boy Scouts v Dale

Bill of Rights–1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th

Equal Protection–14th Amendment

Unit 4:

How are interest groups different from political parties?

What is lobbying? Electioneering? Litigation?

Explain the powers of Congress and President--expressed or enumerated, implied

How does a bill become law? Know the steps and terminology that goes with those steps.

Explain the filibuster and cloture in the Senate.

How does the president “affect” a bill becoming law officially?

Explain Executive Orders and Executive Agreements.

Explain “the bureaucracy” as the “nuts and bolts”of the Executive Branch–the group that gets the work done.. It includes the executive departments, independent executive agencies, independent regulatory commissions, and government corporations.

Unit 1:

Three branches of government and what they do specifically.

The Constitution as a “rule of law” and a solution to the problem of “rule of rulers.”

Understand the concepts “limited government” and “republic.”

Two big compromises at the Constitutional Convention.

Understand the debate over ratification of the Constitution, the two groups that formed, and their stances.

Understand the term federalism and the relationship between the state and federal governments, both at the time of the founding of the country and today.

Unit 2:

Political parties--what do they do? Functions?

Explain ideology. Difference between Republican and Democrat

What is the role of the national convention for Republicans and Democrats?

Understand the three universal requirements to vote.

Understand political efficacy–high efficacy means my vote matters.

Understand political socialization.

What is an “independent voter?”

What is the difference between a caucus and a primary?

What does “winner-take-all” mean in a presidential election? How does this affect third parties?

Describe how the Electoral College works

Know the difference between reapportionment, redistricting, and gerrymandering.

Explain the influence on policymakers of public opinion polls?

What are the qualities of a good poll?

Characteristics of bias in the news and fake news.

Describe the difference between misinformation and malinformation

Unit 3:

Structure of the Court–state and federal (three levels)

Supreme Court Justices- life appointments, types of decisions (opinions)

Judicial Review–Marbury v Madison

First Amendment cases– Engel v Vitale, Miranda v Arizona, Boy Scouts v Dale

Bill of Rights–1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th

Equal Protection–14th Amendment

Unit 4:

How are interest groups different from political parties?

What is lobbying? Electioneering? Litigation?

Explain the powers of Congress and President--expressed or enumerated, implied

How does a bill become law? Know the steps and terminology that goes with those steps.

Explain the filibuster and cloture in the Senate.

How does the president “affect” a bill becoming law officially?

Explain Executive Orders and Executive Agreements.

Explain “the bureaucracy” as the “nuts and bolts”of the Executive Branch–the group that gets the work done.. It includes the executive departments, independent executive agencies, independent regulatory commissions, and government corporations.