Review for American Government “Common Final”
Popular sovereignty
Concept of Limited Government
Key Ideas in the Declaration of Independence
Examples of Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
Federalism
Electoral College
Winner Take All
Voter Registration Requirements
When Voter Turnout is Highest and Lowest
Characteristics of someone more likely to vote
Purpose of Primary Elections
People who are more likely to vote Democrat
People who are more likely to vote Republican
Conservative Ideology
Moderate Ideology
Liberal Ideology
Interest Groups
Political Parties
How Third Parties can Influence the American Political System
Interest Groups
How Interest Groups can influence voters
Examples of Interest Groups
Number one goal of political parties
Due Process under the 14th Amendment
Purpose of the first 10 amendments to Constitution
Supreme Court ruling on public demonstrations and assemblies
5 Freedoms of the First Amendment
Establishment Clause
Libel
Slander
Prior Restraint
Shield Laws
Length of term for a Senator
Differences between the House of Representative and the Senate
Steps of How a Bill Becomes a Law
Why Congress Creates Standing Committees
Nonlegislative powers of Senate
War Powers Granted to Congress
Why we have a bicameral Congress
Typical trend for approval ratings for a president
Qualifications to become President
Line of Presidential Succession
Duties given to the Vice President in the Constitution
What a President Can Do if a Bill Lands on His Desk
How the President can use armed forces abroad
What Material is addressed by each of the Executive Departments
Terms and Appointment of Federal Judges
Where the majority of federal cases are heard
Rule of Four
Majority Opinion
Concurring Opinion
Dissenting Opinion
Original Jurisdiction