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8/01 6. Analyze the political, economic, and social reasons that led to the writing of: A. The Declaration of Independence 1. colonial weaknesses B. US Constitution 1. weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation 2. Connecticut Compromise 3. 3/5’s Compromise 4. Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise C. Bill of Rights 1. protection of individual rights and liberties D. Federalist Papers E. Anti-Federalist writings 7. Compare and contrast the arguments for and against the ratification of the Constitution proposed by the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. A. lack of Bill of Rights B. strong Central Government C. states rights 8. Understand the basic principles and structure of the US Constitution. A. popular sovereignty B. separation of powers C. checks and balances D. limited government E. federalism F. judicial review G. preamble H. articles I. amendments 9. Explain the process of constitutional change. A. formal amendment process B. informal changes 10. Analyze the system of checks and balances. A. powers of each branch 1. Legislative 2. Executive 3. Judicial B. how each branch checks the others 1. L – J 2. L – E 3. E – L 4. E – J 5. J – L 6. J – E 11. Identify the division of powers between national and state governments. A. federalism B. delegated or expressed powers C. reserved powers D. concurrent powers E. denied powers 12. Interpret the concept that the US has a “government of law, not of men” A. US Constitution 2
8/01 THE POLITICS OF DEMOCRACY: POLITICAL BEHAVIOR, POLITICAL PARTIES, AND ELECTIONS 1. Trace the development of the two-party system in the US. A. Federalists B. Anti-Federalist C. Democrats D. Republicans 2. Identify notable individuals who played historic roles in establishing political parties. A. Andrew Jackson B. Abraham Lincoln C. Alexander Hamilton D. Thomas Jefferson 3. Analyze the role of minor political parties, media, and interest groups in the American political process. A. lobbying B. alternative issues and candidates 4. Identify factors that influence an individual’s political attitudes and actions. A. family B. education C. socioeconomic position D. independent voter 5. Identify categories that describe political attitudes. A. liberal B. conservative C. moderate D. radical E. reactionary F. political spectrum 6. Analyze the functions of political parties in the US political system. A. define issues B. nominate candidates C. promote compromise 7. Evaluate the involvement and participation of individuals in the US political process. A. political parties B. interest groups C. elections 8. Explain the election process. A. caucus B. primary C. party platform D. national convention E. popular vote F. straight ticket G. split ticket H. electoral vote I. suffrage J. 15 th amendment K. 19 th amendment L. 24 th amendment M. 26 th amendment 3
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