Fall final exam study guide

Define state

• A state is a specific condition or situation of an entity at a particular time.
• A state refers to a physical location on a map.
• A state is a synonym for a country or nation.
• A state is a type of government system.

Define nation

• A nation is a type of government.
• A nation is a collection of cities.
• A nation is a historical event.
• A nation is a group of people with a common identity and territory.

What are the 4 essential feathers of a state

• Economic resources, cultural heritage, military strength, historical significance
• Natural resources, population density, trade agreements, international treaties
• Geographical features, climate conditions, technological advancement, social structure
• Defined territory, permanent population, government, capacity to enter relations with other states.

What was the great compromise

• A proposal for a unicameral legislature with equal representation in both houses.
• An agreement to abolish the Senate and have only a House of Representatives.
• The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
• A plan to divide the country into separate states with no federal government.

How did the constitution handle the issue of slavery

• The Constitution abolished slavery entirely.
• The Constitution mandated equal rights for all individuals.
• The Constitution ignored the issue of slavery completely.
• The Constitution included the Three-Fifths Compromise and the Fugitive Slave Clause, allowing slavery to persist and impacting representation.

Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution

• To establish a national bank
• To limit the power of the judiciary
• To promote economic growth
• To protect individual liberties and address concerns about government overreach.

What characteristics best describe the federalist

• Advocacy for state sovereignty and limited government.
• Opposition to the U.S. Constitution and its ratification.
• Support for a monarchy as the best form of government.
• Support for a strong central government and the U.S. Constitution.

What groups oppose the ratification of the constitution

• Constitutionalists
• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists
• Libertarians

Define unity system of government

• A unity system of government is a centralized form of governance where all powers are held by a central authority.
• A unity system of government is characterized by a lack of central authority and complete autonomy for regions.
• A unity system of government allows for multiple political parties to operate independently.
• A unity system of government is a decentralized form of governance with power distributed among local authorities.

Define federalism system of government

• Federalism is a system of government that divides power between a central authority and regional entities.
• Federalism is a type of government that does not allow for any regional autonomy.
• Federalism involves the complete unification of all regional governments under one authority.
• Federalism is a system where all power is held by a single central government.