Below is a list of topics covered in the exam on Tuesday. Please remember that the exam is not limited to the topics below. There will be questions that will cover content that is in the reading so READING IS IMPERATIVE .
Chapter 3
Reasons why British taxed the colonists
Social Contract Theory
Articles of Confederation: weaknesses, etc.
Significance of Shays’ Rebellion
Virginia and New Jersey Plans, and Great Compromise
Difference between Republicanism and Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Types of Federal power (enumerated, implied)
Powers of the three branches
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Federalist Papers (No. 10 and No. 51)
Know the following Amendments: 1, 2, 8, 10, 14, 18, 19,
Know the following cases: Marbury v. Madison, United States vs. Lopez, McCulloch v. Maryland,
Chapter 4
Definition and functions of Federalism
Definition and functions of Dual Federalism and Cooperative Federalism (layer vs marble cake)
Enumerated Powers
Implied Powers
New Deal Politics
ALL types of grant-in-aids.
Preemptions
Definition and functions of Redistricting
All types of governments mentioned in this chapter
Home Rule
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