1. Midterm Exam Review

2. Exam Preparation Resources Study Time Review Book: How to use/not use
Online resources (see )
Review Guides
Unit Plans: Objectives
Notebooks: If you are organized
Textbook as a reference/table of contents
Study Time

3. Unit 1: American Democracy – Then and Now
Democracy & Citizenship
History of Government

4. Unit 2 – Constitution/Federalism
Constitutional Principles
Structure of the Constitution
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
Federalists vs. Anti-federalists
Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Limited Government

5. Unit 3 – Civil Liberties/Civil Rights
Court Cases/Amendment
Speech
Press
Religion
Rights of the Accused
Right to Privacy
Civil Rights

6. Unit 4 – American Political Culture
Choose one of the following categories and create a one-page review guide, with terms and visuals
10 Steps to the American Presidency
Political Spectrum and Ideology
Voting & Political Participation
Public Opinion

7. Unit 5: Linkage Institutions
Political Parties
Interest Groups
Media
Definition
Structure
Ultimate Goal
Types/Examples
Political Spectrum
Activities/Functions/Goals
History
Positives
Negatives
Impact on Congress
Impact on President
Impact on Court
Impact on People
Other Vocabulary