SS – GHSGT Review

Domain 1: American Gov’t & Civics

Created By: Mrs. McCall-Hubert

Social Contract Theory Our Basic “God Given”

Rights Ordained by our Creator

A Deal or “Contract” We Have with our Government through God’s will

This Theory Implemented by John Locke “Life, Liberty & Property”

Jefferson’s Declaration Of Independence –

Unalienable Rights

List Our Unaliena

ble Rights Below

1. __________ 2. __________ 3. ______________________

Electing Officials . . . In Exchange for

getting these unalienable rights, we give our government rights or power through electing them into office to speak on our behalf on politically and socially relevant issues

We “Signed” A Contract With Our Government . . .

This Contract is our Constitution The Government Must provide us with

protection from both outside and inside forces that threaten our “God Given” Rights.

To ensure the Government doesn’t abuse its power, we created Checks & Balances

Checks & Balances 3 branches of

government to keep 1 from getting too much power over the other 2

Executive (President)

Legislative (Congress)

Judicial (Supreme Court)

Q & A: Who wrote the D.O.I.? ____________________ Who was his inspiration? _______________ What are our unalienable rights? _________ _______________________________________ What does the government get for ensuring

our rights? _________________ What if the government doesn’t hold up its

end of the deal? _________________________

Civics Matching Terms . . .

* * * TERMS * * *1. Rule of Law _____2. Popular Sovereignty _____ 3. Checks & Balances _____4. Federalism _____5. Ratification _____

* * * DEFINITIONS * * *A. Allowing the people to vote on controversial laws / no gov’tB. Method of avoiding a monarchyC. Formally approving an amendmentD. No One is Above the LawE. Government Hierarchy where the Federal government reigns supreme over state and local governments

Checks & Balances . . . What are the

Duties and Responsibilities of . . .

Legislative____________

________________________ Judicial

______________________________________ Executive:

____________________________________

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Checks & Balances . . . Who is in the . . . Legislative_________

___________________________ Judicial

______________________________________ Executive:

____________________________________

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Checks & Balances . . . What are the term

limits & requirements for the . . .

Legislative_(Next Slide)_

________________________ Judicial

______________________________________ Executive:

____________________________________

Legislative

Judicial

Executive

Legislative Branch (Bicameral) Senate:

Terms: ______ Age Minimum:

______ Term Limit(s):

______ US Resident: ______ Per State: _______ Nationally: _______ Duties:

___________________________________

House of Representatives: Terms: ______ Age Minimum: ______ Term Limit (s): ______ US Resident: ______ Per State: _______ Nationally: _______ Duties: ___________________________________

The Presidency . . . Titles (Identify All 7) :

1. _________________________________ 2. ________________________________ 3. _________________________________ 4. _________________________________ 5. _________________________________ 6. _________________________________ 7. _________________________________

The Presidency Continued . . .

• Impeachment Process:* Definition:

___________________

_____________________________• Step 1: ________________________

• Step 2: ________________________

The Presidency Continued . . .

What is the Function of the Cabinet? ______________________________________________________________Give An Example of this Function: ____________________________________________________________

Our First Constitution Articles of

Confederation Only 1 Branch of

Government Shays Rebellion Constitutional

Convention to create U.S. Constitution

Whiskey Rebellion President

Washington put down rebellion

Proved Federal Government was powerful enough to handle internal conflicts, UNLIKE the Weak Articles of Confederation

Federalism . . .

Powers of the U.S. Constitution

Delegated or Federal Powers (Enumerated & Implied): Give Example _________________

Reserved or State Powers: Give Example _________________

Concurrent or Shared Powers: Give Example ________________

Bonus Question: Do you know the name of our 1st Constitution & why it was replaced?

Clauses of U.S. Constitution Supremacy

Clause (Federal Law is All Powerful)

Elastic Clause (Constitution changes as America does)

Bonus: What is the difference between

“Enumerated & Implied Powers? How are they the same? Answer on Following Slide!!!

Enumerated Vs. Implied . . .Define Enumerated: ______________________________________________________________________Define Implied: __________________________________________________________________________Difference Between the Two: _______________________________________________________________Similarities Between the Two: ______________________________________________________

Q & A: Answer on Next Slide1. Example of Enumerated Power?2. Example of Implied Power?3. What Amendment guarantees State Rights? 4. Example of a Federal Power?5. Example of State Power?6. Example of Concurrent Power?7. Number of Supreme Court Justices?

Q & A Answers . . . 1. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________3. ______________________________________4. ______________________________________5. ______________________________________6. ______________________________________7. ______________________________________

America’s First Political PartiesCategories Federalists Anti-Federalists

(Democratic -Republicans)

Political Structural

BeliefPeople

Associated With

Perspective on

Constitution

Federal or State

Powers

Judicial Review . . . Established with the Court Case of

_____________ Vs. _____________ After losing the 1800 Election to Jefferson,

President John Adams (2nd President) attempted to overstep his powers by appointing additional Supreme Court Justices to maintain his Political Party, the Federalists, would control the Judicial Branch since they were losing control of the Executive Branch

Result: Supreme Court Ruled Adams action was an abuse of power and by reinforcing “Checks and Balances” these “Midnight Judges” appointments did NOT hold up.

Bill of Rights . . . Demanded by Anti-

Federalists To Ensure

Protection of States and Individual Citizens from the Federal Government

Made up of First 10 Amendments

Identifying Amendments That Protect Individuals & States from Federal Government

AbusesUsing the Amendments Listed Below, Match the Correct Description with the correct Amendment(s). Some Amendments Will be Used More than Once & Some Not At All.1st, 4th, 5th, 10th, 14th, 16th

1. Rights of the Accused ______2. Guarantees Citizenship to those born in America or naturalized ______3. You Do NOT have to testify against your spouse in a criminal matter _____4. Libel & Slander established when this Amendment was violated ______5. First National Income Tax Became Law ______6. Titled as Rights for the States _____7. I cannot be punished for practicing Hinduism or Islam _______

We Are Entitled to “Due Process”

Due Process is Defined as = The Government must Respect ALL Our Rights Owed to a Person According to Law

Identify the 5 Parts of the 1st Amendment

1st Amendme

nt

We Are Entitled to “Due Process”

Due Process Rights are found primarily in the 1st & 5th Amendments. Identify and explain each part of the 5th Amendment

Explain on Lines: ________________________________________

5th Amendme

nt

Identifying Amendments That Guarantee & Establish

Voting Rights (Suffrage)Using the Amendments Listed Below, Match the Correct Description with the correct Amendment(s). Some Amendments May be Used More than Once & Some May Not Be Used At All.15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th

1. Rights for All Males to Vote _______2. Guaranteeing Washington, D.C. Electoral Votes in Presidential Elections ________ * Why does D.C. need this Amendment? _____________________ _________________________________ * How many Electoral Votes does D.C. get? ________3. Women’s Suffrage? _______4. All Citizens 18 year old or older granted suffrage ________5. Abolished charging someone to vote, known as a “Poll Tax” _______

14th Amendment is the Balance Between Civil Rights & Civil Liberties• Personal Rights

Spelled Out in the Constitution

• Broad / Vague-----------------------------------• Implementation of

Civil Liberties to Prevent Government Abuses

• These Change as Our Interpretation of Law Changes

• Specific

Example of Civil Liberties: Freedom of Speech

Example of Civil Rights: Applying one’s Freedom of Speech by stating the U.S. government should not be involved in a war in Iraq because they are doing it for the wrong reasons. In other words, they are NOT fighting for democracy but the financial benefit of Oil Rights

Responsibilities & Privileges of Citizenships Obeying Laws Paying Taxes Serving on a Jury Voting Public Service (Such as Military

Service) Respect for Differing Opinions

Elections . . . What Method of Voting is Used in

Almost All American Elections? ___________________

What is the exception of this type of voting process? _________________________

When is this exception used (in what type of election)? _________________________

What does “Winner Take All” Stand for? _______________________________________

America’s Foreign Policy (Match Correct Term With Description) Diplomacy Aid Treaties Sanctions Military

Intervention

Use of Military Force to Enforce Foreign Policy

Providing Economic, Military, Social or Humanitarian Assistance to those in need

Peace agreement after war or in relation to trade among nations

Penalties, such as trade restrictions, that represent America’s response to another national actions

Communication between nations