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Review – Midterm
US Government and Economics (X)
Formula for a State (4 elements) =
A)_Population__+ B)______________+ C) _Sovereignty_+ D)_____________
Explanation of each element w. example
A)_ Population _ =
e.g.
B)_________ =
e.g.
C)_ Sovereignty _ =
e.g.
D)____________ =
e.g.
TYPES OF GOVERNMENTS
I. Autocracy – define
Explain two categories of autocracies:
A. Monarchy – Define
Further Subcategories
--Constitutional Monarchy (define and give an example)
-- Absolute Monarchy (define and give an example)
B. Dictatorship – define and example
II. Oligarchy - define
Explain subcategories of oligarchies:
A. Junta
B. Plutocracy
C. Theocracy
III. Democracy - define
Explain and give an example for each subcategory of democracy:
Representative Democracy =
Participatory or Direct Democracy =
e.g.
e.g.
IV. Totalitarianism – define and show how it can be an autocracy or oligarchy
Explain 4 theories on formation of Governments:
Divine Right =
Evolutionary Theory =
Force =
Social Contract Theory =
Differentiate between three ways to divide up power within a government
a. Unitary government =
e.g.
b. Confederation =
e.g.
c. Federalism =
e.g.
Four Purposes or Functions of Government
* Provide for _________ ___________
* Provide for _________ __________
* Provide for _________ ___________
* Maintain ________ ___________
e.g.
e.g.
e.g.
e.g.
Colonial America
 Persons who had right to participate in the colonial government
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Role of Colonies from Great Britain’s perspective
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George III (opinion/actions on taxing colonies)
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3 Main Parts of Declaration of Independence – audience and impact
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Law of Nature
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Natural Rights
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Grievances (define and 3 examples)
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Despotism
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US v. British Perspective on the war (why did both sides think they were in the
right)
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Dates/Outcome of Revolutionary War
Articles of Confederation –
When in effect?
Define Ratified
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Weaknesses (be able to talk about interstate commerce, lack of taxation and at
least one more )
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Accomplishments (at least 2)
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Confederation (definition)
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Shays’ Rebellion - timing
- What happened and why
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Why is this important
Constitutional Convention
 Constitution (define general term)
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Original Purpose of Convention
VA Plan (large state plan) – key features and why called large state plan
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NJ Plan (small state plan) – key features
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CT Compromise (key features)
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Ratification Requirements
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Anti-federalist position and concerns (specify)
Principles of US Government (define each and give2- 3 examples for each term)
* Popular Sovereignty –
e.g. #1
e.g. #2
* Checks and Balances e.g. #1
e.g. #2
e.g. #3
e.g. #2
e.g. #3
* Separation of Powers
e.g. #1
* Judicial Review
e.g. #1
e.g. #2
* Limited Government
e.g. #1
* Federalism
e.g. #1
e.g. #2
e.g. #2
Outline of the US Constitution
Preamble (what it is and what it includes)
Articles: (General purpose and rough outline)
Amendments – General purpose of this section and a couple of examples
3 Branches
* Executive – President and key powers
* Legislative – Congress – main job =
Key Terms: Bi-cameral = 2 ________ (e.g. House of Representatives & _______)

Judicial – Courts – main job =
Bill of Rights
Incorporation –
Amendments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
US Federal Court System
For all three types of federal courts be able to show the way in which a federal court case
can go through the appellate process.
1st court to hear a trial =
2nd court to hear a trial =
3rd (and final court to hear a trial =
Original Jurisdiction =
Appellate Jurisdiction =
Process for selecting federal judges
a.
b.
Term or how long do they serve? _____________ years
There are ________ # of justices on the US Supreme Court.
PA State Court System
How are PA Court justices selected?
How many justices serve on the PA Supreme Court? ____ justices.
Criminal Cases
Civil Cases
General Definition
Examples of types of
cases
Names of people on both
sides
Standard of Proof (what
level do you have to prove
to win if you bring a case
to court). Explain!
Types of penalties
What type of case is
easier to win a civil or a
criminal case? Why?
Explain!
1st Amendment and TWO clauses related to Religion
Free exercise clause definition/interpretation
Establishment clause definitions/interpretations (go for two!!!)
a.
b.
West Virginia v. Barnette
Engel v. Vitale
Lemon Test – 3 parts:
1st Amendment and Speech
Defamation
SlanderLibel –
Standard of proof for defamation – Public person v. regular person
Sedition
Schenck v. US
Brandenburg v. Ohio
Clear and Present Danger Doctrine
Clear and Imminent Danger Doctrine
Fighting words
Chaplinsky v. NH (1942)
Other issues related to Free Speech
TX v. Johnson (1989)
Snyder v. Phelps (2011)
Freedom of Assembly
Give 3 areas where the right to assemble can be limited and or forbidden.
Political Ideology and Voting
Ideology
Draw and label a political spectrum
Radical
Liberal
Moderate
Conservative
Reactionary
Suffrage
Current Voting Requirements (age etc.)
Ideology of most Democrats = ________________ most Republicans = _____________