American Government
Mrs. Behm
Final Exam Review
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Civic Responsibility
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List four civic responsibilities-
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How can Americans communicate their views about representatives of the US?
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What are the voting requirements in PA?
Forms of Government
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What is a democracy? Where is the authority derived from?
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What is an oligarchy? Who runs an oligarchy?
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Compare and Contrast
 Oligarchy Autocracy Democracy  Republic-
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Define and explain “rule of law” -
Political Parties
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What is the purpose of political parties?
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What is the primary means where individuals develop their political awareness from?
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Explain a liberals view on the economy and social issues-
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Explain a conservatives view on the economy and social issues-
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Compare and Contrast:
 Liberals Conservatives-
Taxes
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Chief source of income for local government-
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What is a progressive tax?
 Example-
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What is important about the assessed value of a home in regard to taxes?
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Give an example of ethical tax reporting-
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Explain the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance-
National Government
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Define Federalism:-
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Define Checks and Balances and give two examples of checks and balances in our
government system-
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Explain the Legislative Branch and its function/power-
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Explain the Judicial Branch and its function/power-
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Explain the Executive branch and its function/power-
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What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
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VII.
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Define Executive Power-
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How does a Bill become a law?
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Define: Standing Committee/Conference Committee-
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How can Congress influence the Presidents foreign policy?
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How are federal judges selected?
Pennsylvania State Government
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What is the PA General Assembly?
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What is the General Assemblies equivalent in the national government?
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Explain the role of the Governor-
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How are PA State judges elected?
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Define and explain the role of a District Justice-
Amendments
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1st Amendment-
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13th Amendment-
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VIII.
IX.
4
Compare and Contrast
o Bill of Rightso US Constitutiono PA Constitution –
Local Government
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Explain the responsibility of counties-
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Give 4 examples of local government entities –
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What are the responsibilities of local government? What is NOT a responsibility?
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Explain Zoning-
School Districts
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Who is the day to day head of school?
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School districts get their funding from?
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List the head of the school board and his/her responsibilities-