Government's first duty is to protect the people,
not
run their lives.
Ronald Reagan
American Government Textbook Site
Constitution and Federalism Unit
Extra Credit Questions:
Principles: Draw the Checks -n- Balances as explained by Hippocampus
Structure: What is meant by "promote the general welfare"?
Purpose: What 2 states refused to ratify without a Bill of Rights?
Amendments Unit
Extra Credit Questions:
What changed Madison's mind about the need for a Bill of Rights?
What is the debate about the 2nd Amendment usually about?
Which amendment was replaced by a later amendment?
What amendment took 200 years to ratify?
Executive Branch Unit
Extra Credit Questions
(use the Executive Branch Mini Lesson to answer questions)
What is the most important character trait a president should have?
What is the president's most vital power?
What defines a president's success?
As Chief Executive, what is the president sworn to do?
Who is the highest ranking officer of the White House staff?
IL State Government Unit
How much money - since 2006 - has the Veterans' Cash Scratch Off donated?
What four factors made Illinois the "best state to make a living"?
What position is the County Board going to appoint?
How many members serve on the Peoria County Board?
What is the only State Historic site in Peoria County?
What is Illinois official snack food?
What is Illinois official flower?
What is Illinois official bird?
Study Aides:
Rep. Leitch's Constitution Study Site
TEST CORRECTION FORMAT:
1. Write out the entire question.
2. Write out the correct answer.
3. State where you found the answer (pg. 25 or chapt 1 notes/slide 3)
| Constitution |
| Federalism |
| Civil Liberties & Civil Rights |
| Congress |
| President |
| Judicial |
| State & Local |
President WebQuest
President Essay Sites
American Presidents @ History.com
American Presidents Life Portraits