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I don’t know how to study for a quiz…HELP!
Teachers quiz you to give you a chance to prove that you’ve been parAcipaAng and took the Ame to let the informaAon sink in.
My quizzes are not to trick you. I ONLY quiz you on what I’ve explicitly taught you.
So let me give you one strategy to use today and this weekend to prepare for MONDAY’S QUIZ.
STRATEGY ONE – Make a list of what you will be tested on.
-‐ Go through your notes and highlight answers
# 1 -‐ Know what you will be tested on
This quiz will focus on what we’ve covered these past 2 ½ weeks, starAng with page 32, the DeclaraAon of Independence.
Take out a piece of loose-‐leaf paper to make notes as we flip through your notebook.
That way…if you are missing notes in your notebook, you s&ll know what you need to know and can get notes from my blog.
# 2 – Chunk it! (into smaller por&ons)
PAGE 33 – What does the preamble to the DeclaraAon of Independence state?
If you can answer this, you KNOW the DeclaraAon of Independence.
PAGE 33 – What is listed in the DeclaraAon of Independence?
Can you name two? -‐ For example…
Page 34-‐35; Glossary – American Dream
What is the American Dream?
American Dream: n. The tradiAonal social ideals of the U.S., such as equality, democracy, and material prosperity.
Page 36 – DeclaraZon of Independence
What are the core principles of American government as embodied in the DeclaraAon of Independence? (Review your answer)
-‐ All people are created equal -‐ We all have rights that can’t be violated
-‐ If a government abuses it’s power, we have the right to abolish it and create a new one.
Page 42-‐43 – From Capitalism to Communism
Describe how capitalism is different from socialism and communism. (review your answer)
Capitalism – private ownership of business free to compete (free market system).
Socialism – Government owns businesses in hope of bringing about economic equality.
Communism – Goal of a classless society is achieved so there is no need for a government.
Page 46-‐49 – Outline of the ConsZtuZon What does the preamble to the ConsAtuAon state?
-‐ See Page 47 or Page 48’s Start Up
What do ArAcles I, II, and III provide guidelines for?
What comes a_er the ArAcles in the ConsAtuAon?
Page 50 – Three secZons of the ConsZtuZon
What’s the definiAon of preamble and amendment.
-‐ The preamble is an introducAon.
-‐ An amendment is a change.
Page 51 -‐ Core Principles of the ConsZtuZon What are four core principles to the ConsAtuAon? Provide a brief descripAon for each.
1. Federalism – power divided between a central government and a smaller regional government.
2. popular sovereignty –people are the ulAmate source of authority of the government.
3. separaZon of powers-‐ Or “checks and balances”. This is when powers of government are split between two or more independent so power can’t be abused.
4. Individual rights – Our natural or human rights that are ours by simply being human.
Page 52-‐53 – Types of Amendments to our ConsZtuZon
What’s one example of an amendment that protects our rights and liberZes?
-‐ # 1 -‐ freedom of speech What’s one example of an amendment that expanded voZng rights in this country?
-‐ women can vote What’s an amendment that defines our elecZon process or changes the tenure of office?
-‐ President can only serve two terms. What’s one amendment that reflects a change in our social values?
-‐ Slaves were freed What’s one amendment protects our rights in the legal system? -‐ right to a speedy/public trial
REFLECTION: There are ELEVEN quesZons you must be able to answer.
STRATEGY ONE RECAP – -‐ Now that you’ve made your list and highlighted answers, chunk what you will study when.
-‐ DeclaraZon of Independence -‐ ConsZtuZon -‐ Capitalism/Socialism/Communism -‐ Amendments to the ConsZtuZon
-‐ Use your list to either quiz yourself or give that list to a family member/friend and have them quiz you.
-‐ Each day up unAl the quiz take 20-‐30 minutes to look at your list of quesAons. See what you can answer without looking in your notebook.