1. Midterm Review

2. What leader at the federal level has the power to grant pardons, recommend laws, and give a budget proposal? The President The President The governor has the same powers at the state level The governor has the same powers at the state level

3. What is one criticism or problem of our two-party system? They do not represent the ideas of many Americans leading some people to join third parties. They do not represent the ideas of many Americans leading some people to join third parties. Some Americans feel as if both parties have lost touch with the needs of the people. Some Americans feel as if both parties have lost touch with the needs of the people.

4. List two types of governments that would not have a system of checks and balances. Totalitarian Totalitarian Dictatorship Dictatorship Absolute Monarchy Absolute Monarchy Autocracy Autocracy Authoritarian Authoritarian Oligarchy Oligarchy

5. What is the purpose of a conference committee? When the House of Representatives and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill they must meet to resolve their differences. When the House of Representatives and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill they must meet to resolve their differences.

6. Why is the power to collect taxes so important for our Congress? The money is used to support government programs and our national defense to ensure our country stays stable. The money is used to support government programs and our national defense to ensure our country stays stable.

7. True or False: The Anti- federalists supported a small federal government. True- Anti-federalists were opposed to a strong federal government. They wanted a bill of rights to be added to the new Constitution True- Anti-federalists were opposed to a strong federal government. They wanted a bill of rights to be added to the new Constitution Federalists supported a strong central government and did not feel that a bill of rights was necessary Federalists supported a strong central government and did not feel that a bill of rights was necessary

8. What are 6 principles of the Constitution? Limited Power Limited Power Popular Sovereignty (the power comes from the people). Popular Sovereignty (the power comes from the people). Federalism Federalism Separation of Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Checks and Balances Judicial Review Judicial Review

9. If you were one of the Founding Fathers, which principle of the Constitution do you think would be the most important? Why? Limited government is reflected in popular sovereignty, federalism, checks and balances, and judicial review Limited government is reflected in popular sovereignty, federalism, checks and balances, and judicial review

10. The President wants to create his own post office in Texas. What constitutional principle prevents the president from doing this? Separation of powers- The President does not have the power to create a post office only Congress does. Separation of powers- The President does not have the power to create a post office only Congress does.

11. The power to raise or levy taxes is what type of power? Concurrent- Both the federal government and the state government have the power to levy and raise taxes. Concurrent- Both the federal government and the state government have the power to levy and raise taxes.

12. Which of the following were not included in the Articles of Confederation? (There is more than one answer). A chief executive A chief executive A lawmaking body A lawmaking body A system of federal taxes A system of federal taxes Judicial review Judicial review

13. Which of the following would be an example of the elastic clause or necessary and proper clause? Congress declares war on a foreign nation Congress declares war on a foreign nation Congress authorizes the FBI to monitor the internet Congress authorizes the FBI to monitor the internet Congress creates a post office in a community Congress creates a post office in a community Congress monitors interstate commerce Congress monitors interstate commerce

14. True or false: In a representative democracy a president should have more power than the Congress. False False

15. What is a purpose of a political party? Help people participate in the election process. Help people participate in the election process. Helps register people to vote Helps register people to vote Influences government policies Influences government policies Helps nominate candidates for elections Helps nominate candidates for elections

16. What is the main purpose of a national party convention? To officially nominate a candidate for the presidency and vice-presidency. To officially nominate a candidate for the presidency and vice-presidency.

17. Finish the following quote: “In America we practice majority rules, but protect the rights of the ______________”. minority minority

18. True or false: The two major parties do not want to eliminate the electoral college. True- they fear that minority parties would gain more votes and change election results. True- they fear that minority parties would gain more votes and change election results.

19. How do family members influence a person’s decision to join a political party? People develop their points of view about the world around them from their family. People develop their points of view about the world around them from their family. As we grow older other institutions influence our opinions such as school, the media, our jobs, and our religions As we grow older other institutions influence our opinions such as school, the media, our jobs, and our religions

20. If the President does not sign a bill and Congress adjourns, after ten days what may occur? A pocket veto A pocket veto

21. What is the importance of the court case Marbury v. Madison? It created judicial review It created judicial review It gave more power to the Judicial Branch. It gave more power to the Judicial Branch. The Supreme Court stated an act of Congress as unconstitutional The Supreme Court stated an act of Congress as unconstitutional

22. Which Constitutional Amendments promote due process of law? 4 th 4 th 5 th 5 th 6 th 6 th 14 th 14 th 7 th 7 th 9 th 9 th

23. What did the Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan) establish? It create a bicameral legislature (The House and the Senate). It create a bicameral legislature (The House and the Senate). Representation in the House would be based on the population of the state. Representation in the House would be based on the population of the state. Representation in the Senate would be based on equality ( 2 per state). Representation in the Senate would be based on equality ( 2 per state).

24. True or False: State governments can levy export taxes. False. This is done by the federal government. False. This is done by the federal government.

25. In the Constitution it states the President is Commander and Chief of the _________________. Army and the navy of the U.S. Army and the navy of the U.S. This means he is the one to make decisions on all military issues. This means he is the one to make decisions on all military issues. He can seek advise, but does not have to. He can seek advise, but does not have to.

26. The President went to Israel to try and create peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. What role is he playing? Chief diplomat Chief diplomat

27. The President was asked to attend an international summit on Global Warming. What role is the president playing? Chief of State Chief of State

28. All impeachment trials are held in the ________. The Senate The Senate

29. What does due process mean? The government must follow established legal procedures to ensure the rights and freedoms of all citizens. The government must follow established legal procedures to ensure the rights and freedoms of all citizens. Example: All citizens have the right to an attorney according to the 6 th Amendment. Example: All citizens have the right to an attorney according to the 6 th Amendment.

30. What enlightenment philosopher influenced the creation of the Declaration of Independence? John Locke John Locke

31. All of the following are found in the Constitution except? The right to abolish and abusive government. The right to abolish and abusive government. The right to bear arms The right to bear arms The power to coin money The power to coin money

32. States Power

33. Confederal System- sovereign states join together. Each state is represented in a central organization. Central organization carries out policies made by representatives

34. What is Federalism? A form of government in which divides power between the national, state, and local governments.

35. The Supreme Court decided that segregation was unconstitutional. This is an example of? Judicial Review

36. List 2 examples of concurrent powers. Power to lay and collect taxes Power to lay and collect taxes Make laws Make laws Define crimes and make punishments for themDefine crimes and make punishments for them Take private property for public use Take private property for public use

37. Which Amendment prevents illegal searches and seizures? What court case dealt with this Amendment? The Fourth Amendment New Jersey v. T.L.O.

38. List 3 ways the National Government was limited under the Articles of Confederation No president or executive branchNo president or executive branch No national court systemNo national court system No officials to enforce lawsNo officials to enforce laws No power to tax No power to tax No power to regulate trade No power to regulate trade No power to establish national armed forcesNo power to establish national armed forces Major laws required 9 out of the 13 states to passMajor laws required 9 out of the 13 states to pass

39. There are certain rights which we have always held sacred in the U.S., and recognized in all our constitutions, and which, by the adoption of the new Constitution in its present form, will be left unsecured… - Richard Henry Lee The view point of what group of people is being described in the quote above?

40. The Anti-Federalists