Government Unit Summative Assessment Study Guide

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Declaration of Independence Unit Learning Targets:
LT#1: I can define natural rights and a state of nature.
LT#2: I can explain why government is needed.
LT#3: I can explain the characteristics of a constitutional government.
LT#4: I can list the three reasons why the people of Great Britain moved to the United States.
LT#5: I can discuss why the colonists revolted.
LT#6: I can explain how events, such as the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre, effected the shaping of the United States Constitution.
LT#7: I can explain the differing values and ideas of patriots and loyalists.
LT#8: I can explain the parts and purpose of the Declaration of Independence.

Vocabulary Term / Concept: / Definition:
John Locke & Natural Rights
State of Nature
Why do we need government?
Characteristics of a constitutional government / 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3 reasons why colonists moved to the colonies
Why did the colonists revolt?
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Patriots
Loyalists
Purpose of the Declaration of Independence
Author of the Declaration of Independence
War that freed colonies from England
Document that came after the Declaration of Independence, but before the Constitution
Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Legislative Branch Unit Learning Targets:

LT #1: Articles I, II, and III: I can explain the checks and balances system of the U.S. government.

LT# 2: Article I: I can name the two houses within the Legislative branch.

LT #3: Article I: I can name and identify the building where Congress meets.

LT #4: Article I: I can explain the requirements of a senator and representative.

LT #5: Article I: I can list the terms of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

LT #6: Article I: I can explain the responsibilities of the Legislative Branch.

LT# 7: Article I: I can show how a bill becomes a law.

Vocabulary Term / Concept: / Definition:
Constitutional Convention –
Where?
Great Compromise?
Bicameral
Preamble –
Purpose?
Phrases?
Constitution – Date Signed
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers –
How many branches of government?
Purpose of the Legislative Branch
Powers of Congress -
Enumerated
Implied
Inherent / Article ___
Where does Congress meet?
House of Representatives
- Qualifications
Term of office
Number of Reps for WI
Number of Reps for U.S.
Based on population & Census
Leader of House of Representatives
Power / 1.
2.
3.
Term:
WI:
U.S.:
1 Rep for every ______people
Impeachment:
Senate
- Qualifications
Term of office
Number of Senators for WI
Number of Senators for U.S.
Based on ______
Leader of Senate
Power / 1.
2.
3.
Term:
WI:
U.S.:
Impeachment:
How a Bill becomes a Law
- Veto
- Overriding a veto
Habeas Corpus
Bill of Attainder
Ex Post Facto Law
Limits on Congress
Powers -
Delegated
Concurrent
Reserved
Rule of Law

Executive Branch Unit Learning Targets:

LT #1: Articles I, II, and III: I can explain the checks and balances system of the U.S. government.

LT# 2: Article II: I can name the current President and Vice-President.

LT #3: Article II: I can name and identify the building where the President resides.

LT #4: Article II: I can explain the responsibilities of the president and vice-president.

LT #5: Article II: I can explain the requirements for the President and Vice-President.

LT #6: Article II: I can list the term length and number of terms for the president and vice-president.

LT # 7: Article II: I can identify the role that the Electoral College plays in the United States election process.

LT #8: Article II: I can explain the 15 cabinets’ roles through the use of various resources.

Purpose of the Executive Branch
Part of Constitution that explains Executive Branch / Article ______
Leaders of the Executive Branch
/ President:
Vice President:
Building where the President resides
Qualifications to be President
Term of Office / 1.
2.
3.
5 Powers of the President
/ 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Electoral College
- Purpose
Presidential Election – when?
Presidential Inauguration – when?
-Oath of Office administered by who?
Succession / Define:
1.
2.
3.
4.
4 divisions of Executive Branch / 1.
2.
3.
4.
15 Cabinets / 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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12.
13.
14.
15.

Judicial Branch Unit Learning Targets:

LT#1: Article III: I can name the Chief Justice and the associate justices.

LT#2: Article III: I can explain the responsibilities of the Judicial Branch.

LT#3: Article III: I can recall the length of term and requirements of Supreme Court justices.

LT#4: Article III: I can name and identify the building where the Supreme Court meets.

LT#5: Article III: I can identify the sequence of court cases that go to the Supreme Court.

Purpose of the Judicial Branch
Part of Constitution that explains the Judicial Branch /
Article_____
Name of the highest Court in the U.S.
U.S. Supreme Court
- Name of Leaders of the high court
- Number of Leaders
- Term?
- Current Chief Justice
Justices are appointed by who?
Approved by who?
Order of the Courts / State: Federal:
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Supreme Law of the Land
Famous Justices
/ 1st Woman:
1st African American:
Writ of Certiorari
Jurisdiction
-Original Jurisdiction
-Appellate Jurisdiction
Unconstitutional
Judicial Review

Amendments Unit Learning Targets:
LT#1: Article IV: I can identify therole of the states in relation to theConstitution.
LT#2: Article V: I can explain how the Constitution can be changed without rewriting it.
LT#3:Article VI: I can explain that the Constitution is the Supreme Law of the U.S.
LT#4: Article VII: I can explain that the Constitution needed to be ratified.
LT#5: I can identifythe purpose and concepts contained in the Bill of Rights.

Article IV
- Republican form of Government
Article V
-Amend
-Ratify
Article VI
- Supreme Law of the Land
Article VII
-Ratification of the Constitution
How many Amendments have there been to the Constitution? Why?
Bill of Rights
/ 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.