Assignment 1: Connecting the following concepts
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- Explain in detail the following concepts.
- How did Democracy get its start?
- To be considered a state you must have four characteristics. What are these four characteristics and how do they relate to the United States
- Explain the purpose of the United States government, and the basic powers our government holds.
- There are four theories that attempt to explain the origin of the state. Explain in detail what each of these theories are, and how they are related to the Government of the United States
- Throughout time, the amount of participation a population has within its government can say a lot about the governing body. Explain the different systems of government based on who can participate
- Explain what the purpose of the Government is concerning the United States, Cuba, and Philippines, and North Korea.
- How are Governments around the world classified, and what category does the United States fit.
- Explain the ways that power can be distributed, geographically, within a state. Use the United States, Cuba, Philippines, and North Korea as examples.
- Analyze the connections between democracy and the free enterprise system.
- How has the internet played a role in democracies?
- Explain the case of: United States v. American Library Association, 2003
i. What is its impact on the United States?
Vocabulary must be included in paper:
Government, Public Policy, Legislative Power, Executive Power, Judicial Power, Constitution, Dictatorship, Democracy, State, Sovereign, Autocracy, Oligarchy, Unitary Government, Federal government, Division of Power, Confederation, Presidential Government, Parliamentary Government, Compromise, Free Enterprise System, law of Supply and Demand, Mixed Economy
Assignment 2: Connect the Following Concepts
Continuing with Assignment 1, explain the following concepts.
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- What are the three basic concepts of government that influenced government in America?
- Explain the significance of the following landmark document: Magna Carta, Petition of Right,, and the English Bill of Rights
- Describe the types of colonies that the English established in North America.
- Explain how Britain’s colonial policies contributed to the growth of self-government in the colonies
- Identify some of the steps that led to growing feelings of colonial unity.
- Compare the outcome of the First Continental Congress to that of the Second Continental Congress.
- Explain the ideas of the Declaration of Independence.
- Describe the drafting of the first State constitution and then summarize the constitutions’ common features.
- What is the structure of the government set up under the Articles of Confederation?
- Explain why the weaknesses of the Articles led to a critical period for the government in the 1780’s
- Describe how the need for a stronger National Government led to plans for a Constitutional Convention.
- Identify the Framers of the Constitution and discuss how the delegates organized the proceedings at the Philadelphia Convention.
- Compare and contrast the Virginian Plan and the New Jersey Plan for a new constitution.
- What are the major compromises that the delegates agreed to make and the effects of those compromises?
- Identify some of the sources from which the Framers of the Constitution drew inspiration
- Describe the delegates’ reaction to the Constitution as they completed their work in Philadelphia
- Explain the opposing Sides in the fight for ratification and describe the major arguments for and against the Constitution.
- Describe the inauguration of the new government of the United States of America.
- Explain in detail the court case of: United States v. Eichman, 1990
Vocabulary must be in paper:
Limited Government, representative Government, Magna Carta, Petition of Right, English Bill of Rights, Charter, Bicameral, Proprietary, Unicameral, Confederation, Albany Plan of Union, Delegates, Boycott, Repeal, Popular Sovereignty, Articles of Confederation, Ratification, Presiding Officer, Framers, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Connecticut Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise, Federalists, Anti-Federalists, Quorum[2]
Assignment 3: Connect the Following Concepts
Continuing with Assignment 1 and 2 explain the following concepts.
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- Explain the important elements of the Constitution
- Explain the six basic principles of the Constitution
- Identify four different ways by which the Constitution may be formally changed.
- Explain how the formal amendment process illustrates the principles of federalism and popular sovereignty.
- Give an overview of the 27 amendments. What amendments do you feel have had the biggest impact on the United States and why?
- Explain and give examples of how basic legislation has changed the Constitution over time.
- Describe the ways in which the Constitution has been altered by executive and judicial actions.
- Explain the role of party practices and custom in shaping the Constitution.
- Explain the court case of: Printz v. United States, 1997
Vocabulary to be used:
Preamble, Articles, Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Veto, Judicial Review, Unconstitutional, Federalism, Amendment, Formal Amendment, Bill of Rights, Informal Amendment, Executive Agreement, Treaty, Electoral College, Cabinet, Senatorial Courtesy
Assignment 4: Connect the Following Concepts
Continuing with Assignment 1, 2, and 3 explain the following concepts.
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- Define Federalism and explain why the Framers chose this system of government.
- Identify which powers are delegated to and which are denied to the National Government.
- Describe which powers are delegated to and which are denied to states.
- Explain why the National Government holds both exclusive powers and concurrent powers with the States.
- Explain the role of local governments in the federal system.
- Explain what is meant by the Constitution functions as “the supreme Law of the Land.”
- Explain the Nations obligation(s) to the States.
- Explain the process for admitting new States to the Union.
- What would be the benefits of cooperative federalism?
- Why would it be necessary for states to form Interstate Compacts?
- What is the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
- What is the purpose of extradition and what is its purpose.
- What is the purpose of the Privileges and Immunities Clause?
- Explain the court case: Republican Party of Minnesota v. White, 2002
Vocabulary:
Federalism, Division of Power, Delegated Powers, Expressed Powers, Implied Powers, Inherent Powers, Reserved Powers, Exclusive Powers, Concurrent Powers, Enabling Act, Acot of Admission, Grants-in-aid program, revenue sharing, categorical grant, block grant, project grant, interstate compact, Full faith and Credit Clause, Extradition, Privileges and Immunities Clause