Government U1-U2 Studyguide

Unit 1 Study Questions

  1. Name 3 purposes of a government:
  2. What is POLITICS:
  3. Name 2 reasons why civic engagement is important:
  4. What is the relationship between citizens and democracy:
  5. How has social contract theory influenced democracy?
  6. What role does natural law play in most democratic governments?
  7. What is the difference between direct and indirect democracy?
  8. Without popular sovereignty, a democratic government is not legitimate. Provide one example of why not:
  9. Why is liberty an essential piece of democracy?
    1. Is a democratic government legitimate if majority rule is not in effect?

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Unit 2 Study Questions

  1. Explain how the idea of natural rights inspired the Declaration of Independence
  2. Name 2 reasons why the Articles of Confederation (AOC) were ineffective or weak:
  3. Explain 2 ways the US is a republic:
  4. How is the application of dual sovereignty/federalism seen in the US Constitution or system of government?
  5. What makes the US Constitution the Supreme Law of the land?
  6. Name 3 specific powers the Constitution grants to the states:
  7. How is power divided amongst the 3 branches of the federal government:
  8. Name 2 powers for each branch of government:

    Legislative:

    Executive:

    Judicial:

  1. Why did the framers implement the separation of powers? Provide 2 reasons:
    1. Why did the federalists support the ratification of the US Constitution?
    2. Name 3 arguments the anti-feds had against the Constitution:
    3. Identify the purpose of the Bill of Rights:
    4. Define 3 criminal justice amendments and their protections:
    5. Explain the amendment process and why it is challenging:
    6. Identify 2 groups of people who were not included in voting or natural rights:

    *Bill of Rights GSP*

  1. Explain the right to privacy:
  2. How has privacy been implied by the Supreme Court?
  3. Explain how there have been expansions/limits on free speech and why:

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