Classroom Update

• The "Create Your Own Political Party" Project was due on Tuesday & Wednesday of this past week.  Any student that did not have their project is allowed to turn it in late with a deduction of points.  Any student that was absent is expected to turn it in the next time I see them.
• Students are receiving their study guide for the next test on Thursday (3/3) & Friday (3/4) this week. The study guide is pasted below for students that were absent on these days.  All students have been reminded throughout the year that it is their responsibility to check the blog when they are absent, so they will still be expected to take the test on Monday (3/7) & Tuesday (3/8).

Thursday, 3/3 (A-DAY)

• Students receive study guide to work on in class

Friday, 3/4 (B-DAY)

• Students receive study guide to work on in class

Monday, 3/7 (A-DAY)

• Study Guide Due (Worth 15 Points)

• Test on State Government, Local Government, Political Parties, Propaganda, & Interest Groups (35 Multiple Choice Questions Worth 70 Points)

Tuesday, 3/8 (B-DAY)

• Study Guide Due (Worth 15 Points)

• Test on State Government, Local Government, Political Parties, Propaganda, & Interest Groups (35 Multiple Choice Questions Worth 70 Points)

Study Guide

State/Local Government, Political Parties & Propaganda/Public Opinion

What are political parties?
2.     Explain how the Democratic & Republican parties differ in their views on the power & involvement of the federal government.
3.     What is a third party?
4.     How does each party select or nominate their official candidate?
Describe the following propaganda techniques: a.       Bandwagon b.      Endorsements c.       Just Plain Folks d.      Name Calling e.       Transfer f.       Card-Stacking g.      Glittering Generalities
What position is the head of the executive branch at the state level?
7.        Match each type of state court with its responsibilities. a.       Florida Supreme Court b.      District Courts of Appeal c.       Circuit Courts d.      County Courts	Match each type of state court with its responsibilities. e.       Trial court for misdemeanors & civil cases below $15,000 f.       Highest court in Florida g.      Trial court for felonies & civil cases over $15,000 h.      Reviews decisions made by trial courts
What did the Florida Supreme Court rule in the case of Bush v. Gore? (Pg. 314, Chapter 11, Lesson 1)
What is the purpose of a primary election?
Which level of government creates local governments?
What can you learn by reading a party’s platform?
What does bicameral mean?  Of the 2 houses, which is the upper house and which is the lower house?
What is the main function of Political Action Committees (PACs)? (Ch. 11, Les. 2, Pg. 321)
Which type of party system does the U.S. have - No Party, One-Party, Two-Party, or Multi-Party?
What type of party system is mostly just for show?  (Ch. 10, Les. 1, Pg. 290)
If a person that loses an appeal in the state Supreme Court, can they appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court?  Why? (Ch. 13, Les. 4, Pg. 376)
17.     Match the top position of each branch of government at the state level to the correct branch. a.        Governor b.        State Supreme Court c.        State Legislature	Match the top position of each branch of government at the state level to the correct branch. d.        Legislative e.        Judicial f.         Executive
Which article of the U.S. Constitution explains the “Supremacy Clause”?
List out the roles and powers of state Governors: (Ch. 13, Les. 3, Pg. 370)
What is an interest group?  Which amendment protects Americans right to join interest groups? (Ch. 12, Les. 3, Pg. 341)
What is the chief job of state legislatures? (Ch. 13, Les. 2, Pg. 366)
Write the main purpose of each article in Florida’s Constitution. a.       Article I - b.      Article II - c.       Articles III, IV, & V - d.      Articles VI, VII, & VIII – e.       Articles IX & X - f.       Articles XI & XII - (Ch. 13, Les. 1, Pg. 361)
What is the difference between expressed, concurrent, and reserved powers? (Ch. 13, Les. 1, Pg. 356)
List out the 3 steps for voting. (Chapter 11, Lesson 1, Pg. 310) What are the requirements to vote?  Do you have to belong to a political party?(Ch. 11, Les. 1, Pg. 308 & 310)
The Republican party was formed in 1854 by people who opposed _______.
The Democratic party was formed in 1828 by people who supported President _______________________.
Our Florida state court system has 4 levels.  Using your notes & Chapter 13, Lesson 4 (Pg. 374), describe what types of cases each court hears.	County Court – Trial Court – Handles misdemeanors & civil cases under $15,000. Circuit Court – District Court of Appeals – Florida Supreme Court –

Read Chapter 12, Lesson 3 (Pages 341-346)

Answer the 5 Lesson Review Questions on Page 346 Below

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