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Civics 3rd Quarter Civics Study Guide
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
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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)
Vocabulary Review: Define the following terms in relation to the Federal Government:
Ordain
Precedent
Rule of Law
Equal
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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?
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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
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Amendment VI
Amendment VII
Amendment VIII
Amendment IX
Amendment X
IV. Amending the Constitution
Vocabulary Review: Define the following terms in relation to the Federal Government:
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?
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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?
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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?
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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
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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?