1. State the formula for a “state” and give an example of a state currently in the world Population + Territory + Sovereignty + government = USA

2. Define Sovereignty and give an example of a sovereign country and one that is not The ability of a nation to make decisions both within its country and with foreign countries on it’s own. USA – Not: Palestine, Puerto Rico

3. What is the name for a country’s leader who acquired their position through hereditary AND who does not share power with anyone or any group. What is an Absolute Monarch. Now give an example of an absolute monarch. What is an Absolute Monarch. Now give an example of an absolute monarch. Louis XIV, Henry VIII (possibly Kim Jong UN of North Korea) Louis XIV, Henry VIII (possibly Kim Jong UN of North Korea)

4. This is a country ruled by a group of military generals What is a Junta? What is a country that had a junta which we studied? Egypt!

5. This Theory says that God gave certain people the right to rule. What is Divine Right theory. Now give an example of a Divine Right monarch. What is Divine Right theory. Now give an example of a Divine Right monarch. Louis XIV

6. It is the clear boundaries or borders of a country What is territory. Follow – up. What is the country with the largest territory? Russia!

7. This is a type of theory that says that people form an agreement with those who rule. Often times this agreement is called a Constitution. What type of theory is this? What is Social Contract Theory. Give an example of a government using social contracts? USA!

8. In this form of government a group of countries or states get together for limited purposes. They give the central government only a little bit of power What is a Confederation. Give an example!! UN, EU or USA under Articles of Confederation

9. In this form of government, power is divided between a central authority and it’s regions (or states). What is a Federal form of government. Give an example? USA today USA today

10. What are the four functions of government? 1. Provide for national defense 2. Maintain social order within the country 3. Provide for economic system 4. Provide for public services. Give an example of each!!! Army, police, $ and schools!

11. The colonists had two main roles from Britain’s perspective during the colonial era. What were both of them? 1. Provide for raw materials like cotton and wood Buy Britain’s finished goods like chairs, clothing and dishes

12. What are the three main parts of the Declaration of Independence? 1. Statement of purpose and basic human rights (liberty, all men are created equal etc.) 2. Grievances or complaints against “He” (who is??) Intent to separate from Great Britain

13. Give three examples of grievances in the Dec. of Independence Quartering of soldiers Cutting off trade with other nations Taxing us without our consent Plundered our seas, destroyed our towns. Etc!!!

14. When did the Articles of Confederation get ratified? What is interstate commerce and why was it a problem under this government? Ability to manage trade between states. Central gov’t could not regulate it; so tariffs (taxes) were imposed between states reducing trade.

15. What is a Confederation? Loose alliance of states (or countries) that give limited power to a central authority. What didn’t the Articles of Confederation allow the central gov’t to do? No power to enact taxes, no enforcement of laws, passing laws required 9/13 states; amending the articles required 13/13, no national court system and no executive

16. What was Shays’ Rebellion and why do we care? Farmers stormed court houses in Mass. So they would not lose their farms Showed weakness of A of C, as the central government could not help Mass. With an army to squash the rebellion.

17. What is a Constitution? When did ours get ratified? A plan/contract that provides rules and structure for a government. 1789

18. The Anti-federalists were suspicious of the new Constitution in 1789, why? It did not include a Bill of Rights. They feared that we might we oppressed again by the government just under King George III. Give three examples of rights incorporated because of the Anti-Federalists Any of the first 10 amendments is correct!

19. What is popular sovereignty? Give two examples! The people are the rulers of a country Elections for US Senate, Governor, school board Some states have referendums, can vote on a statewide law

20. What is Judicial Review?Who does it? Give an example! Ability of US federal courts to review the laws and check if they are Constitutional. The US federal courts do it (final say US Supreme Court) Declaring the Voting Rights Act of 1970 unconstitutional; declaring prayer in schools unconstitutional…..

21. What is Separation of Powers and give 3 examples! Idea to give specific powers to different areas of the government, so that no “branch” is too powerful Legislative (Congress) – writes the laws Executive (President) – enforces the laws or carries them out Judicial (federal courts) – determine outcome of disputes based off laws.

22. Define Checks and Balances and give THREE examples Ability of one branch to stop/oversee the actions of another President can veto a law Congress makes (it then usually is dead) Congress with a 2/3 vote can override a veto (law is now in effect) President can nominate judges, the Senate confirms (approves them)

23. What is federalism? Give an example? The central government and its states (regions) have separate powers as well as shared powers US – central government does all foreign policy; states make laws related to driving and many related to education.

24. What is limited government? Give one example! The government is restricted from doing certain actions include: Cannot establish a religion Deny free speech Search your possessions/person without a warrant

25. What are the THREE parts of the US Constitution? Preamble “We the people….” Articles – list the branches of government, their powers and how selected Amendments – list the changes made to the US Constitution. Note these changes ARE the Constitution Amendments – list the changes made to the US Constitution. Note these changes ARE the Constitution

26. Define Bi-Cameral and demonstrate an example of this with our government Two – Chambers: US Senate and US House of Representatives

27. Define Incorporation and give one example!!!! Process of using the 14 th amendment to apply the Bill of Rights to the 50 states. It uses the equal protection clause and due process clause of the 14 th to do it. The first amendment’s Freedom of Speech cannot be denied by the states because the federal courts says everyone’s right must be “equally protected” by the states.

28. Match to an amendment Right to bear arms No search and seizure without a warrant Freedom of assembly No cruel or unusual punishment Right to NOT self-incriminate at a trial

29. Place following in order in terms of how a case travels: Circuit Court, Supreme Court District Court 1 st District Court, 2 nd Circuit (Appellate) and 3 rd Supreme Court

30. How are federal judges selected and how long do they serve? How many Supreme Court judges are there? US President nominates, Senate confirms Serve for Life 9 years

31. How are PA Court Judges selected? Elections!

32. What are the two interpretations of the Establishment Clause of the 1 st Amendment? Government cannot prefer one religion over another Government cannot make one religion the official religion of the US

33. Prayer in school – define when permitted Almost never except if it’s before or after the school day. Also, has to be part of a club. Cannot be for sports etc. Or if person wishes to do so on own in private

34. Saying something that is untrue and hurts someone’s character or reputation is Defamation

35. Passing out pamphlets that urge draftees to avoid the draft is called _______ Sedition

36. Burning the US flag without causing a riot or direct harm to others is a form of protected free speech. True or false? Why? True – does not pose a clear and present danger, nor a clear and imminent danger nor is it fighting words

37. Saying a city marshall was a fascist in 1942 (Chaplinsky v. NH) was considered what kind of speech? Fighting words

38. Those who believe the government should fund programs like social security and protect the right of a women to have an abortion are best classified as what ideology? Liberals