In Class: Final Review.
Bell Work: Why are there different types of murder charges?
Questions to Review for the Final
The Questions will not be the same, but the information needed to answer them will be.
1. Identify and describe the
six goals of American government stated in the Constitution.
2. Describe how the separation of powers allows
the branches of government to check and balance each other.
3. Describe how the system of federalism
operates in the United States.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Outline the qualifications for membership in
the Senate and House of Representatives. Note similarities and differences.
7. Discuss the ways in which congressional
powers are limited.
8. Describe the functions and structures of
congressional committees.
9. Where do ideas for bills come from, and how
does a bill become a law?
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Describe the order of presidential
succession.
13. What are independent agencies and regulatory
commissions? Describe their functions.
14. Explain how executive departments are
established, and identify the 15 executive departments.
15. 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?
16. Describe the organization and principal types
of federal courts in the United States.
17. Identify and discuss the four kinds of law in
the United States.
18. Discuss how John Marshall influenced the
development of the Supreme Court.
19. 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.
20. Federal court judges are appointed for life.
Do you agree or disagree with this system? Explain your answer.
21. 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?
22. Discuss at least seven kinds of taxes that
Americans pay, and identify the level of government that collects each tax.
23. Explain how the government manages the
revenue that it collects.
24. 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.
25. How do citizens pay for the costs of
government? Do all citizens receive equal benefits for paying these costs?
Explain your answer.
26. Describe free and command economies. Why is
the United States said to be a combination of both of these economic systems?
27. Describe some of the basic economic freedoms
enjoyed by Americans.
28. What is a monopoly? Why are monopolies
unfair? Explain your answer.
29. What roles and responsibilities does the
United States government have in the economy? Do you think the government
over-regulates businesses? Explain your answer.
30. What are the four factors of production, and
what part do they play in a business?
31. Discuss the four stages of the business cycle
and their effects.
32. Discuss the meaning and role of absolute
advantage and comparative advantage, using examples.
33. Describe the three indicators that help
economists predict changes in the business cycle.
34. Discuss the circular flow of goods and
services in a free-enterprise economy.
35. Discuss free trade versus protectionism. Do you
agree with a free trade policy? Why?
Mr. Moore
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