1. CIVICS FINAL REVIEW

2. Introduction to civics

3. Naturalization
Definition
Limitations

4. Building Blocks of Society
Most basic social institution is the family

5. history

6. Declaration of Independence
Popular Sovereignty:
the power of the government comes from the people
Equal rights
Government protects those rights
Consent of the governed

7. Constitutional Convention
Great/Connecticut Compromise
Solution to the problem of representation in congress
Three-Fifths Compromise
applied to enslave people
Ratification
9 states

8. Constitution: SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
Background
Sources of Inspiration include:
Colonial Experiences
British Tradition
John Locke
Greece and Rome
Greece had idea of direct democracy
Rome developed representative democracy

9. Constitution Separation of Powers-DEFINTION Federalism-DEFINTION
3branches of government
Federalism-DEFINTION
Separation between state and federal gov
Limited Government-CONCEPT
Government has to listen to people
Government is restricted
Checks and Balances
Congress can override veto by 2/3 vote in both houses
Senate confirms Presidential appointments
Popular Sovereignty
Judicial Review
Supreme court interprets constitution
Amendments- PURPOSE- Constitution is flexible

10. Political theory/forms of government

11. Political Theory/Types of Government
Political Spectrum
Communism
Democracy
Monarchy
Totalitarianism/Dictatorship
THIS IS A MATCHING SECTION

12. Article 1: legislative branch
MAKES THE LAWS

13. Legislative Branch Senate and House of Representatives Declare war
Powers Given-
Declare war
Senate and House of Representatives
Powers of each- Senate approves treaties
Quorum- minimum # needed to have business
Terms- 2 years for reps, 6 for senate

14. Legislative Branch Elastic Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause
allows Congress to make laws that are necessary in carrying out its expressed powers
POWERS DENIED
Ex Post Facto-making something illegal after its done
Writ of Habeas Corpus- must be informed of crime
Bill of Attainder-conviction without trial
Appropriation Bill
Must start in the house

15. Article ii: executive branch
ENFORCE THE LAWS

16. Executive Branch Duties of President
Election of President-Electoral College
Officially elects president
270
Electoral votes come from # of Senators and Reps in a state
Duties of President
Pardons
Controls Military
Proposes Budget
Requirements- 35 yrs, Born in US, 14 yrs living here
Terms- 4 yr terms, 2 terms limit
Impeachment
Treason, bribery, and any high crimes and misdemeanors
Powers- Chief Diplomat

17. State of the Union
“ He shall from time to time” give an address

18. Article iii: Judicial Branch
INTERPET THE LAWS

19. Judicial Branch Supreme Court Justice Terms-LIFE Powers
Determine if constitution is followed correctly
ONLY a Constitutional amendment can change a Supreme Court Decision (besides the supreme Court themselves)
Justice Terms-LIFE
Powers
Judicial Review

20. Bill of rights
MEMORIZE THEM!!!

21. Bill of Rights Know each one and what number it is
Purpose-PROTECT THE PEOPLE FROM GOV
Women’s Right to Vote was the 19th Amendment

22. Local Government

23. Local Government Charter-DEFINTION Referendum- DEFINTION
Revenue-THREE SOURCES
Taxes, Fees, State funds
Services provided
They do NOT provide judicial services
Board of Education
THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS

24. MATCHING AND MULITPLE CHOICE
State government
MATCHING AND MULITPLE CHOICE

25. State Role of 3 Branches- SAME AS FEDERAL Governor General Assembly
Constitution

26. Foreign policy
MATCHING ONLY

27. Roles in making foreign policy
President
Congress
Department of Defense
Department of State
National Security Council