Amendments
How many amendments are in the Constitution
27
Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances
What is the Federal Reserve?
our nation’s central banking system.
How many branches of government are there?
3
How many constitutions has Ohio created?
2
Suffrage (the vote) for African American males
15th Amendment
This principle distributes power among the branches of government
Separation of Powers
Why was the Federal Reserve created?
The Federal Reserve was first created because our nation had experienced several banking crisis (disasters) and panics.
What is Public Policy
Laws or Policies for the Public
Who is the current Governor of Ohio
Mike DeWine
Prohibition of alcoholic beverages
18th Amendment
Name the Principle: Government leaders, like the President, must obey the laws of the land.
Limited Government
Name one function of the Fed
1) THE FED MAKES SURE THE BANKING SYSTEM IS SAFE
2) THE FED PROVIDES IMPORTANT FINANCIAL (MONEY) SERVICES TO BANKS AND THE GOVERNMENT
3)THE FED TRIES TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY ECONOMY USING MONETARY TOOLS
Which branch of government can be vetoed by the President?
Legislative
Why was the Constitution of 1851 Created?
The 1802 Constitution was weak
Poll tax eliminated as a requirement for the right to vote
24th Amendment
Who were the Federalists?
Individuals that wanted the Constitution, but not the Bill of Rights
List the three Monetary Tools
1.Buying and selling government securities (bonds).
2.Adjusting the reserve requirements
3.Changing the discount rate
List the order of the Courts in the Judicial Branch.
1) District Courts
2) Appellate Courts
3)Supreme Court
List two similarities between the US Constitution and the Ohio Constitution
Three Branches, Elections, Bill of Rights ETC
Granted suffrage to the citizens of Washington, DC in election of the president by providing DC with 3 electoral votes
23rd Amendment
Congress has the power to make laws but the President may veto (reject) any act of Congress.
Checks and Balances
How does the reserve requirement influence the money supply? Either Decrease or Increase
TO INCREASE SUPPLY
•The Fed lowers the reserve requirement for banks, which means banks will place more money into circulation.
TO DECREASE SUPPLY
•The Fed increases the reserve requirement for banks, which takes money out of the circulation.
Extended Time: Explain Each Branch of government's Role in Public Policy. What does each branch do?
1. The Legislative Branch Creates the Laws
2. The executive Branch Executes the laws
3. The Judicial Branch interprets the laws
FINAL QUESTION:
1. What Court Case made Jim Crow Laws Legal?
2. What Court Case Overturned Question 1 Case
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education