36. Identify
and describe the six goals of American government stated in the Constitution.
37. Describe
how the separation of powers allows the branches of government to check and
balance each other.
38. Describe
how the system of federalism operates in the United States.
39. The
U.S. government has been described as "a government of laws and not of
people." Analyze this statement. Restate it in your own words, state
whether or not you agree with it, and explain your position.
40. The
Constitution is "the supreme law of the land." But our Constitution
can also be described as "a general guide for laws." Explain why both
of these are accurate descriptions of the Constitution.
41. What
are the duties and responsibilities of citizenship?
42. Discuss
the rights of a person accused of a crime and the constitutional amendments
that expanded and protected these rights.
43. What
constitutional amendments have extended the voting rights of U.S. citizens?
44. What
is the Bill of Rights, and what freedoms and rights does it guarantee?
45. When
people enter into a contract, they agree to do something in exchange for
something else. Explain how the citizens of the United States have entered into
a kind of contract with their nation.
46. Outline
the qualifications for membership in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Note similarities and differences.
47. Discuss
the ways in which congressional powers are limited.
50. Imagine
that the majority of the people represented by a senator favors a bill, but the
senator opposes it. Should the senator vote for or against the bill? Explain
your decision.
51. The
president has many roles and responsibilities as leader of the nation. Discuss
several of these roles and the powers and responsibilities associated with each
role.
52. Describe
the order of presidential succession.
55. Some
people argue that presidents should be limited to one six-year term of office.
What arguments can you think of that favor such a position?
56. Describe
the organization and principal types of federal courts in the United States.
57. Identify
and discuss the four kinds of law in the United States.
58. Discuss
how John Marshall influenced the development of the Supreme Court.
59. As
you have learned, the Supreme Court has an enormous influence on the lives of
the people of the United States. Yet the Supreme Court justices are not elected
by the people. Do you think this is in keeping with the democratic nature of
U.S. government? Explain your position.
60. Federal
court judges are appointed for life. Do you agree or disagree with this system?
Explain your answer.
61. What
three principles do governments try to follow when setting up a tax system
needed to raise funds needed to run the government without creating too great a
burden for taxpayers?
62. Discuss
at least seven kinds of taxes that Americans pay, and identify the level of
government that collects each tax.
63. Explain
how the government manages the revenue that it collects.
64. What
are some reasons for the high costs of government? Explain why the costs of
government have been rising, and suggest some ways that they could be lowered.
65. How
do citizens pay for the costs of government? Do all citizens receive equal
benefits for paying these costs? Explain your answer.
66. Identify
and describe the various parts of the criminal justice system in the United
States.
67. Describe
the special courts that have been established to try juvenile offenders. Why is
this system controversial?
68. Identify
the five main categories of crime, and give examples of each.
69. Discuss
some of the theories about the causes and increase of crime. Do you agree with
these theories? Explain your answer.
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