Final Exam Study Guide Name: ______________________________________________ A. Separation of Powers

B. Checks and BalancesPower Which branch has the power? Which branch’s power is being

checked? (could be two)1. Veto bills2. Approves treaties3. Appoint federal judges4. Impeach federal judges5. Confirm the appointment of

presidential nominees6. Judicial review

C. Federalism"The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."

- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitution

1. The quote above references the ________________________ clause, which grants Congress the ability to stretch their power to carry out the expressed powers.

2. The ____________ amendment gives the reserved rights to the states.3. If there was a conflict between a state law and a federal law, which law would win?

____________________________

Final Exam Study Guide Name: ______________________________________________

In the chart below, indicate whether the power is expressed, implied, or reserved with an “x” or “.”

EXPRESSED IMPLIED RESERVEDTO DECLARE WARTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONTO ISSUE MARRIAGE LICENSESTO ESTABLISH MINIMUM WAGE LAWS

D. The Amendments – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

1. Give an example of a limitation to the 1st amendment _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Identify the correct amendment for each scenario._____2. You are free to worship, print and say whatever you want. You are free to get together and change government._____3. No torture---punishment must fit the crime._____4. Police need a warrant or probable cause to search and take anything from your house._____5. Rights not written down still belong to the people._____6. Soldiers can’t come in your home without permission._____7. You have the right to a trial and a lawyer_____8. Right to bear arms. You can own a gun._____9. You have the right to have your peers judge you._____10. Guarantees equal rights._____11. Powers not written down belong to the states._____12. You have to be properly accused of committing a crime. You can’t be charged for the same crime twice. You don’t have to be your own witness._____13. Child slavery is illegal._____14. Voting is a right, regardless of race.

15. List three examples of rights guaranteed through due process.A. ____________________________________________________________________________B. ____________________________________________________________________________C. ____________________________________________________________________________

E. Elections1. Formula for Electoral College Members per state:

a. _________________________________ + _________________________________ = # of Electoral College Members

2. The Electoral College is only relevant in which elections? ______________________________________

Final Exam Study Guide Name: ______________________________________________ 3. Name the two major political parties in the US:

___________________________________________________________4. What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

F. Legislative Branch 1. How can a senator stall the vote on a bill? _______________________________________________2. What is the main purpose of the committees in the legislative process?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Characteristic House of Representatives Senate

Minimum age

Years as a U.S. citizenLength of term

Total # members

# from each state

Area represented

Presiding officerSpecific Powers and Responsibilities

3. Executive BranchChief of state Chief executive Chief diplomat

Commander in chief Chief legislator

Chief of party Chief Citizen

1. ____________________________ The representative of all the people2. ____________________________Creates of the US foreign policy and maintains relationships with foreign

countries.3. ____________________________ Head of the government of the US -- represents the United States4. ____________________________ Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch5. ____________________________ Main constructor of the US public policy (laws)6. ____________________________ Head of the US Armed Forces7. ____________________________ Heads domestic (affairs within the nation) and foreign affairs– appoints

officials in executive branchWritten Presidential Qualifications

a.b.c.

4. Judicial Branch1. Judicial Review was established by which court case?

________________________________________________FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM

Final Exam Study Guide Name: ______________________________________________ Court What takes place here? Type of Jurisdiction

District Court

Court of Appeals

Supreme Court