Tuesday, May 10

Homework: Review for final.
In Class: Reviewing for final.

Sample Questions

          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?

Bell Work: none.

Mr. Moore