Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Chapter 5, Lessons 3 & 4 Study Guide

  • The Chapter 5, Lessons 3 & 4 Test will be on Thursday, 12/5 (B-Day) & Friday, 12/6 (A-Day).  Students will be receiving a copy of the study guide today and tomorrow.  It is not due for a grade.  A copy of the study guide has been pasted below for students that were absent or that have misplaced their study guide.


Chapter 5, Lessons 3 & 4

Study Guide
*Remember the study guide is just a guide. It is meant to help you focus on what you need to review for the test.
·         25 questions
·         Review the vocabulary from chapter 5 lesson 3 and 4
·         Know the different parts of the Constitution.
·         Examine the Preamble to the Constitution and what is its purpose.
·         Know the seven Articles and what each one establishes in the Constitution.
·         How many amendments are in the Constitution?
·         How is an amendment proposed?
·         How is an amendment ratified?
·         Explain why there are not many amendments.
·         Difference between informal and formal amendments and provide examples.
·         How is the Constitution interpreted?
·         Explain the “necessary and proper” clause. Example.
·         3 branches of government that the Constitution establishes.
·         5 basic principles of government and how they are applied.
·         What is popular sovereignty? How is applied to our government?
·         The Constitution divided the powers of government into 3 types. Be able to say what they are, who has them, and examples of power.
·         Explain the supremacy clause.
·         What is the Constitution a source of?


Helpful Hints:
1.    Review your notes!!! If anything is unclear, go back and reread that part in your workbook or online textbook.
2.    Go to the online textbook. Reread, complete the activities, and/or complete the quizzes and self checks.    http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do
3.   Remember, it is not about memorizing but understanding what you are learning and how it is applied.

 

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