Unit 1 (Foundations)
When did the US gain independence?
July 4th, 1776
What 3 amendments are considered the Reconstruction Amendments?
13, 14, 15
A divided government usually leads to policy ____________.
Gridlock
The president has the title of _____________ in ________ to highlight the leadership of the armed forces.
Commander in Chief
What is the highest court?
SCOTUS
What is the main difference between the anti-federalists and federalists?
Federalists wanted a strong central government. Anti-Feds wanted states to have power.
Explain the difference between enumerated powers and implied powers.
Enumerated are written/expressed. Implied are not written but given through the necessary and proper clause.
The Senate represents the ________ and Representatives represent the __________
States ; Districts
Which amendment limits the president to two terms?
22nd
What power did the Supreme Court gain in Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial Review
What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation?
The central government was too weak to operate effectively.
The amendment process was designed to be slow. Why would the Founding Fathers want this?
To ensure that changes were not quickly made before real thought, understanding, and preparation
Explain the difference between bi-partisan and partisan
Bi-partisanship emphasize compromise with the two parties while partisanship wants only their party to win
How many electoral votes does the president need to win?
270
Precedent is a past ruling that has been used in future similar cases, but it can be overturned. What case overturned the precedent set in Plessy v. Ferguson?
Brown v. Board
Match the terms with the correct definition (persuasion, negotiation, compromise, consensus building)
1. Convincing others to support an idea or action.
2. Bringing a group toward a shared decision that most people support.
3. Each side gives up something to reach an agreement.
4. Trying to resolve a conflict by talking and finding a solution both sides can accept.
1. Persuasion
2. Consensus Building
3. Compromise
4. Negotiation
Explain the final out come of the Great Compromise (please briefly explain both the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan)/
NJ: Equal Representation (2x state)
Compromise: Bicameral Legislature. Senate = Equal ; House = Population
What is the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending?
Mandatory is required by law while discretionary allows Congress to make changes
Which presidential power/responsibility helps them to have a LASTING impact?
Judicial appointments
What is the difference between liberal and strict constructionist?
Liberal: interpret constitution as living document
Strict: interpret constitution as founding fathers would
Explain the following systems of government: unitary, confederate, federalism.
Confederate: Power with the states
Federalism: power is shared between different levels
List the 3 main changes in the OH Constitution in 1851.
1: All officials elected by popular vote
2. District courts added to help OH Supreme Court
3. Debt limitations
Of the following unique features pick two that belong to the House and two that belong to the Senate:
- Tax bills start here
- Rules Committee
- Ratify Treaties
- Power to confirm presidential appointments
Tax bills & Rules Committee (House)
Treaties & Appointments (Senate)
Summarize the main point in Federalist 70.
The need for a single executive or leader for our country.
Explain the difference between Original and Appellate Jurisdiction.
Original: Cases start there
Appellate: Courts can hear only after appeals