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Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #3 Unit #4 Unit #5 Core Principles

Define unlimited government & give 1 example

A 100

a type of government with absolute, unrestricted power

Examples: Dictatorship, Communism, Fascism,

Absolute Monarchy

A 100

Define Republic & identify if it is a limited or unlimited

form of government

A 200

A form of government in which the people elect

representatives to carry on the work of the government for

them.

Limited Government

A 200

What are the five sources of power for governments?

*Which is most common for unlimited governments?

A 300

Constitution, Rule of Law, Military Strength,

Divine/Natural Law, International Law

*Military Strength

A 300

What is the purpose of all governments to some degree?

A 400

To provide order and necessities for a people – the

extent depends on who is valued by that government!

A 400

What is the specific purpose of a democratic government such as the United States?

A 500

To empower the citizens by protecting rights/freedoms,

promoting economic independence

A 500

Identify a constitutional right and a general freedom Americans

have.

B 100

Answers will vary:

Speech, religion, bear arms

Choose job, travel

B 100

Identify a Constitutional responsibility & general

responsibility of American citizens

B 200

Pay Taxes, follow laws, serve jury duty, sign up for draft

Attend school, pay bills, take care of family

B 200

What is a citizen?

B 300

A member of a nation

B 300

How are rights/responsibilities

dependent on each other? Example?

B 400

Each is guaranteed by the other – for instance we want

the right of a fair trial by jury, but must be willing to serve jury duty to protect that right

for others

B 400

Why are rights & responsibilities important in a

democracy?

B 500

Having/exercising rights ensures the idea of popular sovereignty

where the people have the power.

Exercising responsibilities fulfills the citizens’ end of the

social contract – when we don’t fulfill responsibilities the gov’t will take more power to fill in

the gapsB 500

What is the difference between a statutory law and

common law?

C 100

Statutory Law – one passed by legislature

Common Law – one created by a court decision

C 100

What are the main jobs of each branch of government?

C 200

Legislative – “legislate” or pass laws

Executive – “execute” or carry out/enforce laws

Judicial – “adjudicate” or interpret laws

C 200

Who are the members of the branch of government (select

by team who just took a turn)?

C 300

Legislative: House & Senate

Executive: President, VP, Cabinet

Judicial: Supreme Court, & lower courts

C 300

DAILY DOUBLE

C 400

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What is the Writ of Habeas Corpus (more than the literal

translation)?

C 400

“you may have the body;” an order to have a person to be

brought before a court so that the court may ascertain

whether the detention/arrest is lawful

C 400

What is jurisdiction?

C 500

the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining

controversies.

C 500

What is the difference between partisanship and

bipartisanship?

D 100

Partisan – firmly supporting one party’s beliefs and resisting

compromise, often without respect to the affect on the public

Bi-Partisan – supported by two political parties; politicians

compromised for the best decision for society

D 100

What are the steps in the election process in a

presidential race?

D 200

1. Primary elections

2. National Conventions (of political party)

3. General election

4. Electoral College vote

D 200

Explain two major campaign techniques employed by

politicians.

D 300

Stumping – traveling to give speeches to persuade audiences to support a candidate, through voting and campaign donations.

Mudslinging - the practice of trying to discredit political opponents by spreading lies,

distortions, and innuendo about them.

Propaganda - Any technique that attempts to influence mass public opinion. Frequently

considered to use manipulation.

D 300

What is the Electoral College & how does it work?

D 400

The final vote for president by having a representative vote from

each state based on the popular vote; each state’s # of votes based on

population

D 400

Why is the U.S. considered a 2 party system even though there are many

parties?

D 500

The Republicans and Democrats have been able to be broad enough to appeal to most people & raise money so they are the only really

successful parties.

D 500

What is the difference between civil & criminal cases?

E 100

A criminal case involves a broken law and is against the

government.

A civil case involves injuries between two people/groups.

E 100

What is the “story” of the amendments #4 through #8?

E 200

4th – Investigation (privacy)

5th – Arrest (self-incrimination)

6th – Trial (fair, speedy, jury)

7th – Trial for civil cases

8th – Punishment (bail & cruel/ unusual punishment)

E 200

What type of court is the Supreme Court?

E 300

Court of Appeals

E 300

How many cases appeal to the Supreme Court?

How many cases get chosen for plenary review?

E 400

10,000 & 100

E 400

What was the significance of the Miranda v. Arizona case?

E 500

Expanded the 5th & 6th amendment rights by

requiring police to inform people of their rights or

evidence cannot be used at trial.

E 500

What is the common good?

F 100

The good of the community as a whole

F 100

Define separation of powers.

F 200

The division of powers among the different branches of government. In the United

States, powers are divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial

branches.

F 200

What are checks & balances? Give an example.

F 300

The distribution and balancing of power among

different branches of government so that no one

branch is able to dominate the others.

F 300

What is popular sovereignty and how is it key to

democracy?

F 400

The idea that all power is given to the people and that

those elected must follow the will of the people.

This is key because democracy is centered on the

people.

F 400

Explain the social contract and how it is related to the

Preamble of the Constitution

F 500

An agreement between gov’t & people where the gov’t is given

power as long as they provide for the people – including “establish justice, provide for the common

defense, promote general welfare, secure blessings of liberty”

F 500

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