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Risk. A New Style of Testing for Foundations of American Government. Directions. Get out a sheet of paper Create a chart that looks like the following:. Directions, cont. Write ONLY IN PEN Write the grade in the “Grade” column

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  1. Risk A New Style of Testing for Foundations of American Government

  2. Directions • Get out a sheet of paper • Create a chart that looks like the following:

  3. Directions, cont. • Write ONLY IN PEN • Write the grade in the “Grade” column • Base your grade on how well you know the answer to the question • Grades will be 0(not at all) – 4(completely) • Answer the question • If Right, circle the grade • If Wrong, replace the grade with an 0 • Class, you are the police responsible with preventing cheating

  4. Question 1 • What did John Locke believe were our Natural Rights? • Life, Liberty, and Property • Bonus: How were these changed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence? • Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

  5. Question 2 • What did John Locke mean by Social Contract? • The people gave up some of its liberties (freedoms) in exchange for protection. If the people did not approve of the government, they had the right to replace it.

  6. Question 3 • When was the Declaration of Independencewritten? • 1776

  7. Question 4 • Beyond declaring independence, what was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? • To explain to the King whythey were declaring independence

  8. Question 5 • What were the Articles of Confederation? • A loose uniting of the colonies (now states) into a single country. Essentially, a friendship agreement.

  9. Question 6 • What specifically made the Articles of Confederationweak? • Can’t levy taxes • Could not enforce laws • No executive or judicial branch • Amending Articles required approval of all states • Could not regulate trade **Must have at least 2 to get points!

  10. Question 7 • Ultimately, why did the Articles of Confederationfail? • The central government was too weak – the states had too much power.

  11. Question 8 • Define Federalism? • The separation of powers between the central (federal) and state governments. Also, the local governments.

  12. Question 9 • Explain Dual Federalism? • Powers of federal and state governments are separate.

  13. Question 10 • Explain Cooperative Federalism? • The federal government has taken powers originally reserved to the states. • Bonus: Which event in American history began the transition to cooperative federalism? • The Great Depression

  14. Question 11 • Which three types of powers were created under the system of federalism? • Delegated • Reserved • Concurrent

  15. Question 12 • Give two (2) examples of a Delegated Power? • Declare War • Fix standard weights • Charter banks • Raise an army/navy • Regulate interstate/international trade • Print money • Make all laws “necessary and proper” • Acquire/govern U.S. territory • Regulate immigration • Conduct foreign relations

  16. Question 13 • Give two (2) examples of a Reserved Power? • Establish schools • Administer elections • Traffic regulations • Regulate corporations • Protect public health and welfare • Establish local governments • Regulate marriage and divorce • Regulate intrastate trade

  17. Question 14 • Give two (2) examples of a Concurrent Power? • Levy taxes • Establish Courts • Borrow money • Spend for general welfare • Enact/enforce laws

  18. Question 15 • What is the Elastic Clauseand how has it impacted federalism? • A clause of the Constitution allowing Congress to do all things “necessary and proper” to carry out the laws. • The clause has allowed the federal government to expand its powers and take some responsibilities originally left to the states.

  19. Question 16 • What do we call the first 10 Amendmentsto the U.S. Constitution? • The Bill of Rights

  20. Question 17 • Why was it so important that the Bill of Rightsbe added to the Constitution? • Many feared the central government would not protect the individual rights of citizens • Bonus: What 5 freedoms are protected in the first amendment? • Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, & Petition

  21. Question 18 • Why is Flag Day – June 14th – so important? • June 14th is Mr. Taylor’s birthday

  22. Question 19 • What is the record of the Green Bay Packers? • 5-3

  23. Question 20 • What sport is Mr. Taylor coaching this winter? • Ice Hockey

  24. Question 21 • The normally red-state Virginia surprisingly just elected a member of which political party as its governor - republican or democrat? • Democrat

  25. Question 22 • The Arrowhead Way involves three requirements: What are they? • Be Responsible • Be Respectful • Be Appropriate

  26. Question 23 • What is Arrowhead High School’s motto? • Something for Everyone

  27. Question 24 • What song is currently #1 on the Billboard Top 100? • Royals by Lorde

  28. Question 25 • Who is ready for the test tomorrow? • Me

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