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Introduction to Government in America Components of American Government The United States is a constitutional democracy, a type of government characterized by limitations on government power spelled out in a written constitution. Written in 1787, the U.S. Constitution is both the oldest and shortest written constitution in the world. It serves as the supreme law of the United States.

Advanced Placement United States History 2012 Summer Assignment AIS/Independence High School

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Advanced Placement United States History 2012 Summer Assignment AIS/Independence High School 1967 Patriot DR. Charlotte, NC 28227 ?History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.? ?David McCullough May 9, 2012 Welcome to Advanced Placement United States History with Ms Willett! The 2012-2013 school year will be a very busy one as we prepare for the Advanced Placement exam in May 2012. APUSH is a rigorous college-level course that will require extensive background knowledge in US History. Since this is a college-level course that requires extensive background knowledge we really cannot waste any time in preparing, and need to hit the ground running in August. To do this, every APUSH student will be

Garret Morgan

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Garret Morgan was brought into the world on March 4th 1877 in Paris Kentucky. He was an entrepreneur, an inventor of the 20th century. His parents Sydney Morgan and Elizabeth reed Morgan were former slaves. Garret was only able to finish elementary but mainly worked in the farm with his siblings. He was the 7th born out of 11 children. At the age of 14 while still a teenager he moved from Kentucky all the way North to Cincinnati, Ohio. While looking for a job he finally was able to find work as a landowner. At 18 years of age he moved north to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked as a sewing machine mechanic for a company.

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Garret Morgan was brought into the world on March 4th 1877 in Paris Kentucky. He was an entrepreneur, an inventor of the 20th century. His parents Sydney Morgan and Elizabeth reed Morgan were former slaves. Garret was only able to finish elementary but mainly worked in the farm with his siblings. He was the 7th born out of 11 children. At the age of 14 while still a teenager he moved from Kentucky all the way North to Cincinnati, Ohio. While looking for a job he finally was able to find work as a landowner. At 18 years of age he moved north to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked as a sewing machine mechanic for a company.

Examination

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Government AP Blackmer Political Parties An Examination 1.What is a political party? 2. A two party system is referred to as a ______________________. 3. List two reasons a two party system has developed within this country. A. b. 4. List four types of minor party organizations. a. b. c. d. 5. List three components of a political party. a. b. c. 6. What is the difference between an Elitist and Pluralist interpretation of political parties within the United States of America? 7. List five functions of political parties. a. b. c. d. e. 8. What is meant by ?realignment? within an election?

Presidency Study Guide

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AP GOVERNMENT January - Feb. UNIT OUTLINE: The Presidency (*dates/assignments subject to adjustment-there may be additions/deletions-will make every attempt to give advance notice when there is a change) READING:?1. Schmidt: Ch. 12 (*quiz will be announced) 2. Burns: Ch. 12, 13 3. Lanahan: Neustadt (Presidential Power and Modern Presidents), Schlesinger (The Imperial Presidency), Cronin (The Paradoxes?), Gergen (Eyewitness to Power), Patterson (The White House Staff) ID?s/QUESTIONS (Schmidt)?Use the textbook website online to do the Tutorial Quiz and Essay Questions. Send the results in email. 1. Chapter 12: Due date - TEST: ID?s/QUESTIONS (Burns) ID?s: Use the textbook website to do the id?s and email the scores.

Judicial Courts Study Guide

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AP GOVERNMENT????????????????????????????? March ? March?UNIT OUTLINE: The Judiciary/Federal Courts????? ?(*dates/assignments subject to adjustment-there may be additions/deletions-will make every attempt to give advance notice when there is a change)?????????? ??? ?Reading: ?1. Schmidt: Ch. 14 (*quiz will be announced)?2.? Burns:? Ch. 14?3.? Lanahan:??? Federalist No. 78 (Hamilton)???? (*quizzes will be announced)?(note:? keep up with reading assignments in order to be prepared to discuss in class)??ID?s/QUESTIONS (Schmidt) Use the textbook website online to do the Tutorial Quiz and Essay Questions. Send the results in email.

Government - Foundations

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Chapter One: Foundations of Government Government The Purposes of Government What is Government Government: is made up of the formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of people. Three main components People: anyone within the government Powers: governments? authority and ability to get things done Policies: any decision made by the government in pursuit of particular goal Characteristics of a State State: is a political unit with the power to make and enforce laws over a group people living within a clearly defined territory Each state has the following characteristics Population Territory: clearly defined and recognizable borders Government: issue and enforce rules for people living within their territories

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