Political History Review Mr. Zacharia

Big Questions What is the appropriate role of the federal government? (Liberal vs. Conservative) How effective was President X? What were his successes and/or failures? How have voting/political rights been expanded over time? How have the major political parties changed over time? What has been the significance of 3 rd parties? How have major Supreme Court cases changed America? What were pivotal presidential elections? What are the origins and basic components of the U.S. Constitution? What major changes have been made to it? What laws changed America the most? – Socially (esp. for minorities, women, the poor, immigrants, labor, Native Americans) – Politically (voting/elections, structure of gov’t, civil liberties, corruption, role of gov’t) – Economically (tariffs, banking, taxation)

Examples AP Questions Presidential elections between 1928 and 1948 revealed major shifts in political party loyalties. Analyze both the reasons for these changes and their consequences during this period. Explain the origins of TWO of the following third parties and evaluate their impact on United States politics and national policies. – The People’s Party (Populists), 1892 – The Progressive Party (Bull Moose Party), 1912 – The States’ Rights Party (Dixiecrats), 1948 – The American Independent Party, 1968