Civics Final Exam Review
Honors Civics Midterm Exam Review 2013 Name:__________________________________
Terms/Vocabulary
Chapter 1: Citizens + Government and Economic Systems
civics
state
nation
nation-state
government
unitary system
federal system
confederacy
industrialized-developing-underdeveloped nations
citizen/citizenship
constitution
democracy
oligarchy
autocracy
totalitarianism
absolute monarchy
constitutional monarchy
theocracy
junta
anarchy
social contract
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jean Jacques Rousseau
capitalism
socialism
communism
laissez-faire
free market vs. command economy
Adam Smith
bourgeoisie
proletariat
Karl Marx
Why have government?
What is the best form of government for dictators? For popular sovereignty? For social programs? Why?
duties & responsibilities of citizens and of government
direct vs. representative democracy
Why have democracy vs. other types of government?
4 characteristics of democracy (nice to have)
5 essential elements of democracy (must have to be a true democracy)
Chapter 2, Secs. 1&2: Reasons for Independence & Declaration of Independence
Fundamental Orders of CT
Declaration of Independence
ideal
natural rights (+ list them)
Explain the philosophies of Hobbes, Locke & Rousseau as written into the Declaration of Independence.
Chapter 2: Important People
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Founding Fathers
Framers
What was the compromise worked out between the federalists and anti-federalists?
Chapter 2, Sec. 4: Creating the U.S. Constitution & Compromise
Connecticut/Great Compromise
The Federalist Papers
Ratification (+ what compromise was made?)
Why is compromise necessary in a democracy?
What arguments did the federalists make in The Federalist Papers? What were the arguments of the Anti-federalists?
Chapter 3: Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Preamble
Article/Section/Clause
amendments
Bill of Rights
legislative
executive
judicial
separation of powers
checks & balances
popular sovereignty
federalism (federal vs. unitary gov.)
3 levels of government
judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
veto
override
impeach
supremacy clause
elastic clause
Why + how was the U.S. Constitution designed with principles to limit the power of government?
In total, how many amendments to the Constitution are there?
What are some important amendments in the Bill of Rights? …other important amendments?
Chapter 16: Political Parties, Elections & Voting
primary (open vs. closed)
third party- 3 types
caucus
nominating convention
plank
platform
ticket
bipartisan
Chapter 17: Elections & Voting, cont’d
image
endorsements
campaign
propaganda
donkey/elephant
blue state/red state
liberal/conservative
tea party
What are Democratic Party beliefs vs. Republican Party beliefs?
List and define/explain the propaganda techniques used by candidates.
Chapter 2 Section 4 (p. 56 “Other Compromises”) & Chapter 8 Section 2
Electoral College inauguration
How does the Electoral College system of voting for the president work?
What are some issues (pro’s and con’s) and ideas for reform? Also explain what happened in election 2000.
Chapter 18: Interest Groups, Lobbyists, Opinion Polls
interest group
lobbyist
PAC
opinion poll
Chapters 5-7: Legislative Branch
bicameral
census
redistricting
gerrymandering
incumbent
constituent
speaker of the house
majority leader, minority leader
vice president
president pro tempore
filibuster
cloture
seniority system
appropriation (“power of the purse”)
impeach
ratify
confirm
elastic clause (“necessary and proper” clause)
pigeonhole
veto, pocket veto, override
riders (earmarks)
pork-barrel legislation and spending
What are the 3 qualifications for the House? Senate? What is the length of election terms for each?
What are the differences between the House and Senate? How many members are in each?
Is Congress diverse by ethnicity, race, gender, etc.? Explain differences in diversity between House and Senate.
How do political parties affect how Congress works?
Which party has the majority in the House? In the Senate?
What are the names and positions of key leaders in Congress today?
Committees: who’s on them? who appoints? who controls them? Key committees for House & Senate?
How does the census relate to the Electoral College? What is the formula for determining a state’s electoral vote total?
How does a bill become a law + why do so few bills become law?
What Congressional powers are denied? What powers are allowed by the U.S. Constitution?
Which powers are legislative powers vs. non-legislative powers?
House vs. Senate powers: ratification, confirmation, impeach etc.
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