American Government Study Guide

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Table of Contents	3
1 Chapter 1: Foundational Principles of Government	7
Overview	7
Learning Objectives	7
1.1 Popular Sovereignty	7
1.2 Federalism	8
1.3 Limited Government	8
1.4 Separation of Powers	9
1.5 Checks and Balances	9
1.6 Chapter 1 Review Questions	10
2 Chapter 2: The Preamble to the Constitution	12
Overview	12
Learning Objectives	12
2.1 Establish Justice	12
2.2 Insure Domestic Tranquility	12
2.3 Provide for the Common Defense	13
2.4 Promote the General Welfare	13
2.5 Secure the Blessings of Liberty	14
2.6 Chapter 2 Review Questions	14
3 Chapter 3: Articles of the Constitution	15
Overview	15
Learning Objectives	15
3.1 Article I Legislative Branch	15
3.2 Article II Executive Branch	17
3.3 Article III Judicial Branch	17
3.4 Article IV The States	18
3.5 Article V The Amendment Process	18
3.6 Article VI Debts, Oaths, and Supremacy	19
3.7 Article VII Ratification	19
3.8 Chapter 3 Review Questions	19
4 Chapter 4 The Amendments to the Constitution	21
Overview	21
Learning Objectives	21
4.1 The Bill of Rights	21
4.2 Amendments 11 and 12	22
4.3 Civil War Amendments	22
4.4 Progressive Era Amendments	23
4.5 The Remaining Amendments	24
4.6 Chapter 4 Review Questions	24
5 Chapter 5 Political Parties and Interest Groups	26
Overview	26
Learning Objectives	26
5.1 What are Political Parties?	26
5.2 Formation of Political Parties	26
5.3 Two-Party System and the role of Third Parties	27
5.4 What are Interest Groups?	27
5.5 Private vs. Public Interest Groups	28
5.6 Chapter Review Questions	28
6 Chapter 6 Public Opinion and Political Behaviors	30
Overview	30
Learning Objectives	30
6.1 What is Public Opinion?	30
6.2 Political Socialization	30
6.3 Political Ideology	31
6.4 Civic Engagement	31
6.5 Chapter Review Questions	32
7 Works Cited Page	33
8 Chapter Review Answer Key	34

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