SAMPLE American Government

‭Contents‬

‭Chapter 1:‬ ‭United States Government Background‬

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‭A. United States Government Background‬

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‭B. Democracy‬

‭C. Political Power‬

‭D. Early Self-Government‬ ‭E. American Revolution‬

‭F. Background of the Constitution‬

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‭G. The beginning of a National Government‬

‭H. Articles of Confederation‬

‭I. The Western Lands‬ ‭J. Shays’ Rebellion‬

‭K. Compromises and the US Constitution‬

‭L. Ratification of the Constitution‬

‭M. The US Constitution‬ ‭N. Limited Government‬ ‭O. The Bill of Rights‬

‭Chapter 1 Review Questions‬

‭Chapter 2:‬ ‭Political Parties and Congress‬

‭A. Political Parties‬

‭B. Dealignment - Bipartisanship - Independents‬

‭C. Campaign Finance‬ ‭D. Political Identity‬ ‭E. Divided Government‬ ‭F. Selection of Candidates‬

‭G. Voting‬

‭H. Rational Choice Theory‬

‭I. Voters‬

‭J. Electoral College‬

‭K. Congress: Powers and Organization‬

‭L. How Legislation Works‬

‭M. Filibuster‬

‭N. Veto‬

‭O. Pork and Earmarks‬

‭P. Congressional Elections‬ ‭Q. House of Representatives‬

‭R. Impeachment‬

‭S. The Senate‬