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U.S. Government & Politics: Unit 2 Test Review Guide The following is a detailed review of information that will be on the Unit 2 Test. The Test consists of 21 multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions & is worth 50 pts. This review is divided up into Topics (there were 4 topics in Unit 2) to help you better find any information that you may not know. Please look through this review sheet carefully and contact me with any questions you may have before test day. This exam is not open note, open book, or open to referencing the internet. Confirmed cases will result in a ?0%?. Please don?t risk your grade. Topic 1: American Government Whose ideas did the American Founders base their new government on? (2.1 Study 1)

APGov - Chart on types of federalism (eras)

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Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Wickard v. Filburn

commerce clause

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Defense of Marriage Act

Federalism Chart Directions: Provide at least two bullet points for each box. Be specific in each example. Era of Federalism Basic features Constitutional Features (specific provisions) Court cases- importance Executive or legislative actions Impact Marshall Years: 1801-1835 Growth of national power- especially in economic affairs N/P Clause General Welfare Commerce Clause Judicial Review McCullough vs. Maryland Gibbons vs. Ogden XXXXX Broadened the N/P Clause and Supremacy Clause- resulting in more federal power in such a young country Dual Years: 1850-1932 Limited and separate roles for both national and state governments 10th amendment Reserved Powers Dred Scott vs. Sanford Plessy vs. Ferguson XXXXX

APGov - Visual Vocabulary Assignment - Federalism

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2 [Type text] VISUAL VOCABULARY ASSIGNMENT AP: UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Directions 1.) You may work alone or with a partner. (No more than 2 people together) 2.) You must construct a visual representation of each of the five types of federalism listed below: Dual (Layer Cake) Federalism Marble Cake Federalism Competitive Federalism New Federalism Coercive Federalism 3.) Find an appropriate, accurate definition for each of the terms listed above and rewrite it into your own words. Simplify it so that a ninth grade Civics student could understand it. 4.) On the paper provided, or one similar, please create a visual representation (symbol) that accurately reflects the definition or explanation of the word.

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Question 1 As a result of the Watergate affair?s discussion in the text, what conclusion can we draw about the Constitution? a. The legislative and judicial branches lack the power to check presidential excesses. b. The Constitution still provides an effective means of checking the abuse of power by a particular branch. c. The Constitution loses popular legitimacy when public officials violate it. d. The Constitution can be easily subverted by a determined president. Question 2 John Locke?s social contract theory was embodied in a. the Boston Revolution. b. the Declaration of Independence. c. the Intolerable Acts. d. none of the above. e. all of the above. Question 3 Social contract theory essentially means which of the following?

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Second Amendment to the United States Constitution

Randy Barnett

CHAPTER 2 FOCUS ?s List the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and discuss why a new form of government was deemed necessary. Assess the importance of Shay's Rebellion in calling the Constitutional Convention.

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Article One of the United States Constitution

Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

John Marshall

1 AP Government Chapter 3 Notes: Federalism ? Criminal actions can be defined by state law, by national law, or by both. Thus a criminal can be prosecuted in the state court system, or in the federal court system, or both. ? Numerous programs are funded by the national government but administered by state and local governments. ? Understanding federalism and how it differs from other forms of government is important in understanding the American political system. ? There are three ways of ordering relations between central governments and local units: (1) a unitary system, (2) a Confederal system, and (3) a federal system.

US Political Science Outline

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Social Issues

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1/11 Constitution A constitution is a blueprint for government, may also be sen as a set of rules for government Many nations have constitutions, some are written in a single document, others consist of many documents taken together Constitution is the US blueprint for government Declaration of Independence Gives list of grievances for why separating from Britain States principles Declares independence ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?1/18 The Constitution big things Republicanism: Government by representatives who are chosen by the people Federalism: Power is divided between levels of government Separation of Powers: Power is divided between branches of government Constitution Article I

AP US Government and Politics (Constitutional Underpinnings)

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The Constitutional Underpinnings Enlightenment Philosophies (Framers of the Constitution)- 18th century Thomas Hobbes book: Leviathon believed the best way to protect life was to give power to an absolute monarch John Locke book: Second Treatise on a Civil Government believed that life, liberty, and property need to be respected Charles de Montesquieu book: The Spirit of Laws advocated for the separation of power into three branches of government Jean Jacques Rousseau believed in a social contract- government freely formed with the consent of the people The Articles of Confederation- led to the Constitution Accomplishments won the Revolutionary War (negotiated the treaty that would end the revolutionary war) established the Northwest Ordinance- methods by which states enter the Union

Analysis of Constitution

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Morgan Clayton AP US Summer Project Constitution Analysis Identify topics of Articles I-VII: Article I- Talks about the three branches of government (Legislative branch). Article II- Addresses regulations of the president and vice president (Executive branch) Article III- Explains the last part of the three branches of government. Supreme Court is the highest. Cases and appeal. Article IV- Addresses the states. All states will abide by all laws in different states. Expresses a republic form of government. Article V- Correct ways of changing the constitution. Article VI- Regards to the debts and wellbeing of the United States. Swearing under oath. Article VII- Ratifying the constitution. Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments were created to ensure the rights of individuals:

Earth and its People 3rd edition Timeline Chapter 23

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