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AP Government Chapter 3 Outline

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Chapter 3: Federalism Directions: Read Wilson?s Chapter 3; then, define the words below on flashcards. ? Devolution Block grants Federalism Sovereignty Unitary system Federal system Confederation Federal regime John Marshall McCulloch v. Maryland Necessary and proper clause Nullification Local federalism Interstate commerce Intrastate commerce US v Lopez US v Morrison Printz v. US Alden v. Maine Police power Initiative Referendum Recall Grants in aid Categorical grants Conditions of aid Mandates Unfunded mandates Operational grants Capital grants Entitlement grants Second-order devolution Third-order devolution ? Next, answer the following questions: 1. Since 1787, what has been the most persistent political conflict?

Bill: Animal Testing should be banned in the United States

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A Bill to Ban Animal Testing in the United States Animal testing is defined as the use of animals in experiments and development projects usually to determine toxicity, dosing and efficiency of test drugs before proceeding to human clinical trials. Aside from the moral issues of animal testing, the results are rarely relevant to humans. Because the anatomy of animals is not identical to that of a person, the effects of the test material on animals can vary from the effects towards humans. This can either cause the human clinical trials to end fatally, or prevent a helpful product from reaching the public.

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A Bill to Ban Animal Testing in the United States Animal testing is defined as the use of animals in experiments and development projects usually to determine toxicity, dosing and efficiency of test drugs before proceeding to human clinical trials. Aside from the moral issues of animal testing, the results are rarely relevant to humans. Because the anatomy of animals is not identical to that of a person, the effects of the test material on animals can vary from the effects towards humans. This can either cause the human clinical trials to end fatally, or prevent a helpful product from reaching the public.

Ch. 2 Vocabulary

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Ch. 2: The Constitution The foundation of the American political system rests on the Constitution, a document originally consisting of just seven articles that laid out the basic structure of our government. It established the United States as a federal system composed of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. Over time, the Constitution has been amended to account for the growth of the nation and changes to the political system. Vocabulary Declaration of Independence-document approved by representatives of the American colonies in 1776 that stated their grievances against the British monarch and declared their independence.

Ch, 3 Vocabulary

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Ch. 3: Federalism In a federal system, government is divided between the national and state levels. Each level of government has its own powers and responsibilities, but often their spheres overlap. The bi-level form of government, while not unique to the United States, is fairly uncommon. Vocabulary Federal government- the central government of a federation Unitary government- relating to or based on a system of government in which authority is centralized Confederation- a group of loosely allied states that are allied together to form a political unit in which they keep most of their independence but act together for purposes such as defense Reserved powers -powers which under the?Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution?are reserved to the states or the people

Analyzing Political Cartoons Activity

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ANALYZING POLITICAL CARTOONS AP: UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS TEXT: (Describe what is happening in the cartoon) CONTEXT: (What are the circumstances that form the setting for this event?) SUBTEXT: (What is the author?s underlying message in this cartoon?) TEXT: (Describe what is happening in the cartoon) CONTEXT: (What are the circumstances that form the setting for this event?) SUBTEXT: (What is the author?s underlying message in this cartoon?) TEXT: (Describe what is happening in the cartoon.) CONTEXT: (What are the circumstances that form the setting for this event?) SUBTEXT: (What is the author?s underlying message in this cartoon?) TEXT: (Describe what is happening in the cartoon.)

American Government - Wilson - Chapter 1 Free Response Question

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1 [Type text] FRQ: THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AP: UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Directions: Answer the following questions below in an organized, free-response question. Be sure to answer ALL parts of the question and be as specific as possible. Give evidence when needed. Responses should be limited to the space provided. You may use notes for this practice FRQ. (7 points) +1 (a) Define politics. +2 (b) Identify the two types of democracy. +2 (c) Compare the beliefs of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes as they relate to the need for government. +2 (d) Describe one view on who holds political power. Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

American Politics-Beginnings

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HW Notes American Pols 8/31/2011 Constitutional Guide pg 3-56 1777-Art. of Con. Adopted by Contin. Cong.-1st U.S Constitution.-until March 1789 Wanted to limit powers of central gov. Only congress-lim power. Mess. Of state legis. No power to tax or reg commerce. No central military only state militia. States had ALL power 1787 rebellion caused revision. Delegates met in Philly May 1787 not to revise A.O.C but draft new form of gov. Constitution Preamble Sets out it?s purpose & general principles. (improve upon AOC) Article 1 Outlines comp and responsibilites of the legislative branch. 2 chambers of Congress. House-2 yr terms. Senate-6yrs(staggered elections).

The Executive Branch: The President

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Word Meaning Recent Presidents 32. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D) 33. Harry S. Truman (D) 34. Dwight D. Eisenhower (R) 35. John F. Kennedy (D) 36. Lyndon B. Johnson (D) 37. Richard M. Nixon (R) 38. Gerald R. Ford (R) 39. Jimmy Carter (D) 40. Ronald Reagan (R) 41. George H. W. Bush (R) 42. William Clinton (D) 43. George W. Bush (R) 44. Barack H. Obama (D) 3 Audiences that must be satisfied politicians party activists, public takes highly developed leadership + management skills different theories on required characteristics etc Richard Neustadl - political scientist + historian - asserted that presidents most vital power is that of persuasion - cannot simply issue series of orders to carry out agenda

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