12/13 Unit 3 Exam

Exam Review Sheet

Unit 3 –Three Branches of Government Review Sheet

Terms to Know:

a. bicameral        b. apportionment                               c. filibuster                          d. gerrymander                  e. Senate Pro Tempore

a. incumbent                        b. quorum                            c. whip                                   d. calendar                           e. caucus

. due process                        b. pocket veto                      c. substantive                       d. procedural                      e. stare decisis

a. jurisdiction                      b. plaintiff                            c. defendant                         d.acquit                 e. prosecution

Big Ideas to Know:

• What are the Constitutional requirements for the Federal Office of Senator, Member of the House of Representatives, President, and Supreme Court Justices.
• Understand and explain the presidential veto and how a bill becomes a law.
• Explain apportionment and the process of reapportionment.
• Explain the legal process of criminal cases—what is a felony?  What is a misdemeanor?
• Explain the Cabinet and what the departments and their duties are.
• Explain presidential succession according to the 25^th Amendment.
• Explain presidential term limits according to the 22^nd Amendment.
• Discuss Checks and Balances as it pertains to our 3 Branches of Government.