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U.S. GOVERNMENT

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW U.S. GOVERNMENT?

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF U.S. GOVERNMENT
BY COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING.

MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 17

SECOND SEMESTER FINAL EXAM REVIEW

1. What document is called, "The Law of the Land?"
2. What are the changes to this document called?
3. How many changes have there been to this document?
4. What are the first 10 changes of this document called?

The United States Government is split into 3 branches. Name each branch.
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Give the responsibilities of each of those branches.
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Who is in charge of each branch?
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14. Which branch of the Federal government is the most powerful?

Congress is split into 2 houses. Name each house.
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How is the membership/representation of each house of Congress determined?
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18.

How long is the term of each of the following?
19. President:
20. House of Representatives:
21. Senate:

22. How many members are there on the United States Supreme Court?
23. How long does each member of the Supreme Court serve?
24. Who appoints members to the Supreme Court?
25. Who approves those appointments?
26. If the President dies in office, who takes over?
27. Who is the next in line to become President if that person dies?

GIVE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING:

28. The Bill of Rights:
29. The 13’th Amendment:
30. The 14’th Amendment:
31. The 15’th Amendment:
32. The 19’th Amendment:
33. The 26'th Amendment:

THE PRESIDENTIAL CABINET

34. What is the Presidential Cabinet?
35. Who chooses Presidential Cabinet members?
36. Who approves Presidential Cabinet members?

Who runs the following Cabinet Departments, (Name)?

37. State:
38. Treasury:
39. Defense:
40. Justice:
41. Homeland Security:

What is the main job of the following Cabinet Departments?

42. Department of State:
43. Department of the Treasury:
44. Department of Defense:
45. Department of Justice:

46. Department of the Interior:
47. Department of Agriculture:
48. Department of Commerce:
49. Department of Labor:

50. Department of Health and Human Services:
51. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
52. Department of Transportation:
53. Department of Energy:

54. Department of Education:
55. Department of Veterans Affairs:
56. Department of Homeland Security:

57. Does a Cabinet member have to belong to the same political party as the President?
58. What is the “Kitchen Cabinet?”
59. What is the importance of Marbury v. Madison?
60. What is the importance of Brown v. Board of Education?

MATCH THE FOLLOWING CASES:
_____ 61. Plessy v. Ferguson                                 A. Inter-racial Couples Can Marry
_____ 62. Roe v. Wade                                          B. Separate But Equal
_____ 63. Miranda v. Arizona                                C. Sets Standards For Pornography
_____ 64. Gideon v. Wainwright                            D. Right To A Court Appointed Attorney
_____ 65. Escobedo v. Illinois                                E. Right to An Attorney
_____ 66. Clear and Present Danger                     F. Abortion Rights                                  
_____ 67. Miller v. California                                 G. Right Remain Silent
_____ 68. Loving v. Virginia                                  H. Sets Limits On Public Assemblies
_____ 69. Hustler Magazine v. Jerry Falwell            I. Flag Burning Constitutional         
_____ 70. Texas v. Johnson                                   J. Public Figures Can Be Made Fun Of 


MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 16

GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS

1. Explain how the following government systems work:

     A. Democracy
     B. Dictatorship
     C. Monarchy 
     D. Socialism
     E. Communism

2) Explain how these government systems differ.
3) Explain what these government systems have in common.
4) What government system you would like to live under? Why? 


MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 15

GOVERNMENT IN CRISIS


Using the film, “13 Days,” (a film about the Cuban Missile Crisis), as a guide, explain how our government works in times of crisis. Answer the following questions.

1) Who is in control of our government? Who makes the final call?
2) Does the President act alone or does he surround himself with a team of advisors during a crisis? Why?
3) Does the President trust some advisors more than others during a crisis? Why?
4) How does our government react in crisis?
5) What is the relationship with the President and "outsiders" during a time of crisis?
6) What is the relationship with the President and the American people during a time of crisis?

MR. ARTIS

U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON

UNIT 14


THE PRESIDENTIAL CABINET


Answer to the following questions:


1) What is the Presidential Cabinet?

2) Who chooses Presidential Cabinet members? Who approves Presidential Cabinet members?

3) How many Presidential Cabinet positions are there, including the Department of Homeland Security?

4) What is the main responsibility of each Presidential Cabinet position/department?

5) Who is in charge of each Presidential Cabinet position/department?

6) Do Cabinet members have to be in the same political party as the President? Why or Why not?
 

MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON 
UNIT 13

GOVERNMENT IN THE INTERNET AGE

Describe and explain how government has evolved and changed in the Internet age.
 Answer the following questions.

1) How has the Internet age changed government, politics and political participation?

2) Has the Internet age made government, politics and political participation better or worse?

3) Has the Internet age made political campaigns less expensive or more expensive?

4) Is more access to government, politics and political information a good thing or a bad thing?

5) Given the choice, would you rather be politically involved in your grandparent’s age, your parent’s age or in the Internet age? 

MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 12

VOTING AND LOCAL ELECTIONS

     Those students who qualify will register to vote in next year's Roanoke City Council Elections and/or vote in the 2012 Presidential Elections. All students will: 1) Create a list of those candidates possibly running in next year's Presidential Election and Roanoke City Council Elections. 2) Identify what political party each candidate belongs to. 3) Explain what each candidate stand for.  

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. Is voting a right, a responsibility or both?
2. Do people run the government or does the government does what it wants?
3. If government does not meet the needs of the people, who is responsible?
4. According to our Founding Fathers, what is the relationship between the people and the government?
5. How will voting in the upcoming Roanoke City Council Election effect you?
6. What role does Roanoke City Council play in your life?
7. What role does Congress play in your life?
8. What role does the President play in your life? 

MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 11

IMMIGRATION POLICY

     Develop and write "Immigration Legislation" for America using the Congressional model on how a bill becomes a law. This "Imigration Legislation" should deal with both legal and illegal immigrants. Included in this exercise should be enforcement costs at the local, state and national levels, enforcement coordination between local, state and the federal government, possible tax increases to pay for this legislation, possible tax cuts to those businesses who hire legal immigrants instead of illegal immigrants, punishments for businesses who hire illegal immigrants, etc. Keep your policy to 500 words or less.    


MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 10

TERRORISM

Use your knowledge of U.S. Government to solve the following situation in 500 words or less. The following situation is not real.

     A suspected terrorist has just been arrested at the Roanoke Airport by the Roanoke Police Dept. The terror suspect tried to blow up an airplane he was riding on while flying into the Roanoke Airport. However, the terror suspect was not successful. After being searched by the Roanoke Police Dept., it was discovered the terror suspect had plans to assassinate the Mayor of Roanoke.

     You are a member of the United States Congress. Develop a plan on how to deal with this terror suspect and future terror suspects. Include in this plan: 1) how to arrest and capture terror suspects, 2) decide who has jurisdiction over this situation, 3) decide if terrorist suspects will be read their Miranda Rights, 4) decide where the trial for terror suspects be held, 5) decide where their jail or prison terms will be held, 6) examine possible costs involved in transporting this terror suspect, and solve any other potential conflicts concerning this situation. 

MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 9

HEALTH CARE

     In 500 words or less, develop and write a“Health Care Legislation” bill for America using the Congressional model on how a bill becomes a law. Include in this exercise possible costs, possible tax increases to pay for this legislation, possible cost saving, health care coverage for the non-insured, regulations for insurance companies, new protections for the American people, etc.
 

MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 8

AFGHANISTAN AND RADICAL ISLAM

     Develop a "government policy" on how to deal with Afghanistan and the threat of radical Islam. Do you agree or disagree with the current government policy? Why or why not? Include in this exercise possible costs, possible tax increases to pay for your "policy", troop buildup numbers, time tables for your troop buildup and/or troop withdrawal, and your "policy" concerning other countries in the region. Keep your policy to a minimum of 500 words.

MR. ARTIS

U.S. GOVERNMENT  WEB LESSON

UNIT 7

THE EVOLUTION OF VOTING RIGHTS IN AMERICA

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:


1. Once America gained its independence from England, who could vote?

2. How did voting rights in America change in the 1820’s?

3. How did voting rights in America change after the Civil War and Reconstruction?

4. How did voting rights in America change after the passing of the 19’th Amendment?

5. How did voting rights in America change after the passing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act?
6. How did voting rights in America change with the passing of the 26 Amendment?


DEFINE OR GIVE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING:


  1. Black Codes

  2. Jim Crow Laws

  3. Reconstruction

  4. KKK

  5. States’ Rights

  6. Jacksonian Democracy 

  7. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 & 1875

  8. Grandfather Clause

  9. Literacy Test

10. Poll Tax

11. Plessy v. Ferguson

12. Brown v. Board of Education

13. White Citizens Council

14. NAACP

15. SCLC

16. SNCC

17. Civil Disobedience & Nonviolence  

18. The Civil Rights Act of 1964

19. Bloody Sunday

20. The Voting Rights Act of 1965

21. The 13’th Amendment

22. The 14’th Amendment

23. The 15’th Amendment

24. The 19’th Amendment
25. The 26'th Amendment

MR. ARTIS

US GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON

UNIT 6


THE SUPREME COURT


PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS


1. The Supreme Court belongs to which branch of government?

2. When does the Supreme Court open?

3. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

4. How long do the justices on the Supreme Court serve?

5. Who appoints justices to the Supreme Court?

6. Who approves/confirms the justices on the Supreme Court?

7. What is the head of the Supreme Court called?

8. Who is the current head of the Supreme Court?

9. What is the name of the current Supreme Court?

10. What is the difference between a liberal justice and a conservative one?

11. What is the main job of the Supreme Court?


WHO ARE?


12. John Marshall
13. Thurgood Marshall 

14. Sandra Day O'Conner
15. Sonya Sotomayor

16. What is "judicial review?"

17. What Supreme Court case established "judicial review?"

18. What is seditious speech?

19. What is libel?

20. What is slander?
 
USING THE MOVIE "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL," AS YOUR GUIDE, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS


1. Give a brief history of the Brown case.
2. Who were Thurgood Marshall and Oliver Hill?
3. Who is Earl Warren?
4. What is the NAACP?
5. Name the 5 states/localities that made up the Brown case.
6. What is the relationship between Plessy and Brown?
7. What is the concept of "States' Rights?" How did the concept of "States' Rights" play into the Plessy and Brown case?
8. What is Massive Resistance? How did the concept of "Massive Resistance" play into the Brown case?
9. What is a "Class Action?"
10. In the Brown case, what did the Supreme Court mean by, "With All Deliberate Speed?"

MR. ARTIS

U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON

UNIT 5


THE SUPREME COURT


GIVE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING SUPREME COURT CASES


1. Marbury v. Madison

2. Abington School District v. Schempp

3. Reynolds v. United States

4. Minersville School District v. Gobitis

5. West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnett

6. Texas v. Johnson

7. Schenck v. United States

8. Hustler Magazine v. Jerry Falwell

9. The New York Times v. Sullivan

10. The Dred Scott Decision

11. Plessy v. Ferguson

12. Brown v. Board of Education

13. Roe v. Wade

14. Miranda v. Arizona

15. Gideon v. Wainwright

16. Escobedo v. Illinois

17. Clear and Present Danger

18. Miller v. California

19. NAACP v. Alabama

20. Loving v. Virginia
21. Bush v. Gore
 

MR. ARTIS

U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON
UNIT 4


VIRGINIA AND ROANOKE GOVERNMENT

 

1) Who is the Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General of Virginia?

2) What are their main job of these officials? How long do they serve?

3) Who represents Roanoke, Va. in the 11’th and 14’th district in the House of Delegates? What are their jobs?

4) Who is Roanoke, Va.’s State Senator? What is his job?

5) What is the 3 main branches of Virginia State Government? What is the job of each branch?


6) When does the Virginia General Assembly meet?

7) How long do members of the General Assembly serve? When is their elections?

8) What was the Virginia General Assembly once called?

9) Who is Roanoke, Va.’s Mayor and Vice-Mayor?

10) Who is Roanoke, Va.’s City Manager?


11) In Roanoke, Va. Who is in charge of running the city? Why?

12) When does Roanoke City Council meet?

13) When are Roanoke City Council Elections?

14) What council members are up for re-election in May, 2011?

15) Does the City Manager of Roanoke run for re-election? Why?


16) If a local government in Virginia wants to pass a law, what must it first do?

17) What is a state Constitution? What is a City Charter?

18) How are local governments the same?

19) How are local governments different?

20) How are Virginia State Government and the Federal Government the same? Different?
 

MR. ARTIS

U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON

UNIT 3

THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW


1. Beginning with a "bill" list the 11 basic steps on how a bill becomes a law.


DEFINE/WHO IS:


12. Speaker of the House:

13. House Majority Leader:

14. House Minority Leader:

15. President Pro-tem of the Senate:

16. Senate Majority Leader:

17. Senate Minority Leader:

18. Quorum:


THE UNITED STATES SENATE


19) Each state has how many Senators? _____
20) Senators serve for _____ year terms.

21) The leader of the Senate is the _____________________________________________.

22) There are _________ Senators.

23 - 25. Name three responsibilities of the Senate:


THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


26. Membership in the House is determined by a state’s _____________________.

27. There are _________ in the House of Representatives who serve for ________ year terms.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

28. What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

29. What is the main role of Congress?
30. What is a bill?
31. What is a committee?
32. What is the role of the Conference Committee?
33. What is a veto? Name the different types of vetoes.
34. What is the National Debt? How much is the National Debt?

35. What is the National Deficit? How much is the National Deficit?

MR. ARTIS

U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON 
UNIT 2 


THE BILL OF RIGHTS


I. Explain, in your own words, each of the rights given in the Bill of Rights.


II. Answer the following questions.


1) What are the Bill of Rights?

2) According to the Bill of Rights, what rights do you have as an American citizen?

3) Can your rights, guaranteed as an American citizen, in the Bill of Rights ever change?

4) Can the American government do want it wants to do to keep your rights from you? Why or why not?

5) Why were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

6) Which Constitutional Amendment is used to make the Bill of Rights apply to state government?



MR. ARTIS
U.S. GOVERNMENT WEB LESSON

UNIT 1

U.S.GOVERNMENT PRE-TEST

SHORT ANSWER

1. What document is called, "The Law of the Land?"

2. What are the changes to this document called?

3. How many changes have there been to this document?

4. What are the first 10 changes of this document called?

5, 6, 7. The United States Government is split into 3 branches. Name each branch.

8, 9, 10. Give the responsibilities of each of those branches.


11, 12, 13. Name who is in charge of each branch.

14. Which branch of the Federal government is the most powerful?

15, 16. Congress is split into 2 houses. Name each house.

17, 18. Give the number of members in each house.

19, 20. How is the representation for each state determined for both houses of Congress?


21, 22, 23. How long is the term of each of the following?

President, House of Representatives, Senate

24. How many members are there on the United States Supreme Court?

25. How long does each member of the Supreme Court serve?

26. Who appoints members to the Supreme Court?

27. Who approves those appointments?

28. If the President dies in office, who takes over?

29. Who is the next in line to become President if that person dies?


30, 31.32. Name 3 qualifications to become President of the United States.

33. Can the President do whatever he wants to do?

34. Why?


How does a bill become a law? Name the 11 key steps.

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46, 47, 48. What are the Civil War Amendments? Explain each amendment.

49. What is the 19'th Amendment? What Constitutional Amendments protect our rights to vote?

50. In our government, who decides what is Constitutional?


STATE GOVERNMENT

51, 52. In Virginia, the legislature is split into two houses. Name those two houses.

53, 54. How long does each member of each house serve?

55. Who is in charge of the Virginia Government?

56. How long is their term of office?

57. In Virginia can he or she serve in consecutive terms?


THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

58. What Constitutional Amendment protects from illegal search and seizure?

59. What Constitutional Amendment protects our basic civil rights?

60, 61. What 2 Constitutional Amendments protests the rights of the accused and the right to a trial by jury?


 

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON 9/11.

 

 62. Why are the events of 9/11 important?

 63. How has 9/11 impacted our lives?

 64. Have the issues which led to the events of 9/11 been resolved?

 65. What role has the United States played in a world confronted by international terrorism?

 66. Should America continue its current policy toward terrorism or should a new policy be developed?

 67. How are the terrorists funding their operations?

 68. Have the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan been successful?

 69. Should a mosque be built near Ground Zero?

 70 What are the social, cultural and political results of 9/11?

 71. Where was America attacked on 9/11, three places?

 

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