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CIVICS FINAL REVIEW

CIVICS FINAL REVIEW. Introduction to civics. Naturalization. Definition Limitations . Building Blocks of Society. Most basic social institution is the family. history. Declaration of Independence. Popular Sovereignty: the power of the government comes from the people Equal rights

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CIVICS FINAL REVIEW

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  1. CIVICS FINAL REVIEW

  2. Introduction to civics

  3. Naturalization • Definition • Limitations

  4. Building Blocks of Society • Most basic social institution is the family

  5. history

  6. Declaration of Independence • Popular Sovereignty: • the power of the government comes from the people • Equal rights • Government protects those rights • Consent of the governed

  7. Constitutional Convention • Great/Connecticut Compromise • Solution to the problem of representation in congress • Three-Fifths Compromise • applied to enslave people • Ratification • 9 states

  8. Constitution: SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND • Background • Sources of Inspiration include: • Colonial Experiences • British Tradition • John Locke • Greece and Rome • Greece had idea of direct democracy • Rome developed representative democracy

  9. Constitution • Separation of Powers-DEFINTION • 3branches of government • Federalism-DEFINTION • Separation between state and federal gov • Limited Government-CONCEPT • Government has to listen to people • Government is restricted • Checks and Balances • Congress can override veto by 2/3 vote in both houses • Senate confirms Presidential appointments • Popular Sovereignty • Judicial Review • Supreme court interprets constitution • Amendments- PURPOSE- Constitution is flexible

  10. Political theory/forms of government

  11. Political Theory/Types of Government • Political Spectrum • Communism • Democracy • Monarchy • Totalitarianism/Dictatorship THIS IS A MATCHING SECTION

  12. Article 1: legislative branch MAKES THE LAWS

  13. Legislative Branch • Powers Given- • Declare war • Senate and House of Representatives • Powers of each- Senate approves treaties • Quorum- minimum # needed to have business • Terms- 2 years for reps, 6 for senate

  14. Legislative Branch • Elastic Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause • allows Congress to make laws that are necessary in carrying out its expressed powers • POWERS DENIED • Ex Post Facto-making something illegal after its done • Writ of Habeas Corpus- must be informed of crime • Bill of Attainder-conviction without trial • Appropriation Bill • Must start in the house

  15. Article ii: executive branch ENFORCE THE LAWS

  16. Executive Branch • Election of President-Electoral College • Officially elects president • 270 • Electoral votes come from # of Senators and Reps in a state • Duties of President • Pardons • Controls Military • Proposes Budget • Requirements- 35 yrs, Born in US, 14 yrs living here • Terms-4 yr terms, 2 terms limit • Impeachment • Treason, bribery, and any high crimes and misdemeanors • Powers-Chief Diplomat

  17. State of the Union “ He shall from time to time” give an address

  18. Article iii: Judicial Branch INTERPET THE LAWS

  19. Judicial Branch • Supreme Court • Determine if constitution is followed correctly • ONLY a Constitutional amendment can change a Supreme Court Decision (besides the supreme Court themselves) • Justice Terms-LIFE • Powers • Judicial Review

  20. Bill of rights MEMORIZE THEM!!!

  21. Bill of Rights • Know each one and what number it is • Purpose-PROTECT THE PEOPLE FROM GOV • Women’s Right to Vote was the 19th Amendment

  22. Local Government

  23. Local Government • Charter-DEFINTION • Referendum- DEFINTION • Revenue-THREE SOURCES • Taxes, Fees, State funds • Services provided • They do NOT provide judicial services • Board of Education • THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS

  24. State government MATCHING AND MULITPLE CHOICE

  25. State • Role of 3 Branches- SAME AS FEDERAL • Governor • General Assembly • Constitution

  26. Foreign policy MATCHING ONLY

  27. Roles in making foreign policy • President • Congress • Department of Defense • Department of State • National Security Council

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