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Civics 3rd Quarter Civics Study Guide

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In completing this study guide, you will need to draw on your knowledge from throughout the 3rd nine weeks. You may even have to research topics you are not familiar with or may seem new to you

(We haven’t covered EVERYTHING just yet).

I. The Articles of Confederation (Chapter 5)

Vocabulary Review: Define the following terms in relation to the Federal Government:

Articles of Confederation

Constitution

Bicameral

Ratify

Ordinance of 1785

Northwest Ordinance

Shay’s Rebellion

The Constitutional Convention

The Virginia Plan

The New Jersey Plan

Great Compromise

Three Fifths Compromise

Electoral College

Federalist

Anti-Federalist


The Articles of Confederation

How was the government set up under the Articles of Confederation?

What powers did the federal government have under the Articles of Confederation?

What weaknesses were created/arose as a result of the Articles of Confederation?

Why was it difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?

What issue did the Three-Fifths Compromise solve?

Describe the views of the Federalists. How did they feel about ratifying the Constitution?

Describe the views of the Anti-Federalists. How did they feel about ratifying the Constitution?

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution?

II. The Constitution (Chapter 5)


Ordain

Precedent

Rule of Law

Equal


Segregation

Rights

Civil

ex post- facto

Habeas corpus

States’ rights

Double jeopardy

Due Process

Eminent-domain

Search and seizure

Suffrage

The Constitution

What was the Constitutional Convention? Who was there?

Why was the Constitution written?

What were the intentions of the Founding Fathers in regards to the writing of the Constitution?

What was the argument between the Anti-Federalist and the Federalist? How did their viewpoints shape the writing of the Constitution?

What is the purpose and meaning of the Preamble to the US Constitution?


What does Article I of the US Constitution state? Describe its meaning and content.

What does Article II of the US Constitution state? Describe its meaning and content.

What does Article III of the US Constitution state? Describe its meaning and content.

What do Articles IV-VII of the US Constitution state? Describe its meaning and content.

III. The Bill of Rights (Chapter 6)

The Bill of Rights Directions: Write out each Amendment to the Bill of Rights. Following, describe what each amendment means and how it relates to events leading up to the revolution.

Amendment I

Amendment II

Amendment III

Amendment IV

Amendment V


Amendment VI

Amendment VII

Amendment VIII

Amendment IX

Amendment X

IV. Amending the Constitution


Amend

Ratify

Suffrage

Caucus

Civil disobedience

Poll Tax

Black Codes

Segregation

Accused

Amending the Constitution

What is the process/steps to amend the US Constitution?


What were the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments and how did they impact/influence the landscape of the United States?

Amendment 13:

Amendment 14:

Amendment 15:

Amendment 19:

Amendment 24:

Amendment 26:

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Gideon v. Wainwright

Miranda v. Arizona

Tinker v. Des Moines

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier

Summarize the background and significance of each case below:


Marbury v. Madison

Plessy v. Ferguson

Brown v. Board of Education

in re Gault

United States v. Nixon

Bush v. Gore

American Law

Vocabulary Review: Define the following terms in relation to the American Legal System and provide examples where applicable. Judicial Branch

Judicial Review

Constitutional

Unconstitutional

Nullify

Supreme Court

Appellate Court

Federal Court System


1. Write in the different LEVELS of the federal court system in the pyramid, with the lowest level starting at the bottom. THEN, write in the different functions and powers of each level.

State Court System

Evidence

Criminal Law

Civil Law

Constitutional Law

Military Law

Juvenile Law

The Rule of Law

Jury

Felony


Misdemeanor

Lawsuit

Precedent

Statute

Case Law

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Ex post facto law

Search warrant

Double Jeopardy

Bail

Plaintiff

Defendant

Summons

Understanding American Law and the American Legal System

1. What is the rule of law and how does it relate to your daily lives?

2. Explain the trial process at the various levels of the court system.

3. What are some reasons that society needs laws?

4. What is the difference between civil and criminal laws?

5. Explain the meaning of plaintiff and defendant by describing their roles in a lawsuit.


6. What are the differences between misdemeanors and felonies?

The Florida Government and the Constitution

Vocabulary Review: Define the following terms in relation to the Florida Government and the Constitution Suburb

Metropolitan

Ordinance

Charter

Governor

Mayor

City Council

City Commissioners

County

Town

Public Policy

The Federal System

Reserved Powers

Expressed Powers

Concurrent Powers

Supremacy Clause

Line-Item Veto

Understanding the Relationship between State and Federal Government 1. Compare the Florida

Constitution to the Compare and contrast the Preambles of both Constitutions:


United States Constitution.

Compare and contrast the set-up and structures of the governments in both

Constitutions: Compare and contrast the rights established for the citizens as written in

both Constitutions: Compare and contrast the amendment process as written established in both

Constitutions:

2. Explain the division of powers between state and federal governments (i.e. State laws vs federal laws, reserved powers and concurrent powers etc)

3. How the Florida State Government is structured?

The Executive Branch 1. What is the leader of the Executive Branch called in the state of

Florida?

2. Who is he/she?

3. What are the powers and duties of a governor?

4. Explain the difference between a veto and a line-item veto.

5. What are some of departments that fall under the Executive Branch? Why do you think these departments exist?

6. What is the cabinet and what does it do? The Legislative Branch

1. How many seats (possible elected officials) are there in the Florida State House of Representatives?


2. How many seats (possible elected officials) are there in the Florida State Senate?

3. What is the term limit for state senators in Florida? State representatives?

4. Who are YOUR elected officials: state senate, state representative etc? NOTE: This will vary depending on where you live within Seminole county.

5. How does the legislative branch pass laws in the state of Florida?

The Judicial Branch

1. What happens in a lower or trial court?

2. What is the difference between a lower court and a higher court?

3. What is the purpose of the state court system?

4. What is the law making process at the state level?


5. Write in the different

LEVELS of Florida’s court system in the diagram, with the lowest level starting at the bottom. THEN, write in the different functions and powers of each level.

6. What are some services

and obligations provided to the citizens by the state government?

Your Local Government

Vocabulary Review: Define the following terms in relation to local government. Incorporate

City Charter

Home Rule

Ordinance

At-Large Election

Special District


County

County Seat

Levy

Town

Township

Town Meeting

Village

Understanding Your Local Government

1. What is the difference between a strong-mayor system and a weak-mayor system?

2. What advantage does a city manager have over a mayor in running city government?

3. What is a city charter, and what is its purpose?

4. Explain the relationship between a county and a county seat.

5. What are some obligations provided to you be your local government? How do they impact your daily lives?

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