FINAL EXAM draft

BIG IDEAS ABOUT GOVERNMENT
Identify the Purposes of Govt.
Identify 4 Major Political Ideas
Identify and explain the 5 ideals of democracy.
What are 2 functions of political parties? What are the ‘mascots’ of the Republicans and Democrats?
Identify the 4 expansions of the The Right to Vote. Why is the history of the Right to Vote important to you?
What are the general percent of Democrats, Republicans, Independents?
What are the mascots of each major political party?
Define SOCIAL ISSUES
Euthanasia
Legalization of marijuana
Amnesty for immigrants
Animal cruelty
Abortion
Capital punishment
Define Political TERMS
suffrage
electorate
constitution,
judicial review
legislate
executive
federal
Incumbent
conservative
public opinion
Primary
Nomination
OTHER:
How often do we elect a president? Senator? Representative? Supreme Court Judge?
Explain the purpose of the State of the Union Address. When is it?
What is an Inaugural Address? When is it? liberal
Republican
democrat War powers resolution
Voters and Voting
How is party affiliation influenced by sex, race, education, or age? List 2 groups and usual party affiliation.
What is a ‘gender gap’
Name 5 Factors that influence voters. .
Identify 3 ‘mediums’ citizens use get their information? Which is the most popular source for information today?
Political efficacy
sound bite
mass media
List 5 types of advertising strategies used in campaigns.