Exam 1 Review

TERMS AND CONCEPTS

Hobbes, Locke – social contract theory/Natural RightsDefinition of “Government” Different Forms of GovernmentPolitical CulturePolitical IdeologiesPolitical PreferencePolitical Socialization Influences Conservatism, Neo-conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism, LibertarianismDifferences Between US Government and Local/State GovernmentPopular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentThe Rule Of Law Individual Liberty EqualityEqual OpportunityRegional differences of political culture in USGentrificationSuburbanization Federalism and its different eras

Confederation, Unitary System of Government, Enumerated powers, Reserved powers, Concurrent powersImplied Powers Relationship Between Federal Government and States:Supremacy Clause (Article 6) - McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)- Constitution trumps local law. (Opinion by: John Marshall)Federalist and Anti-FederalistsMarbury v. MadisonConstitutionChartersHistory of State Constitutions Northwest OrdinanceMissouri CompromiseMachine PoliticsThe Progressive MovementTribal ConstitutionsFeatures of State ConstitutionsDifferent forms of local government.

ESSAYS – I will pick 2 for your test

1) Describe in as much detail as possible, two of the four eras of federalism covered in class.2) What is the social contract theory? Who are the main philosophers in this theory? How does the US reflect this theory?3) List the political socialization factors. Describe how political culture is formed from these factors.4) What is the Northwest Ordinance? Why was it formed and what did its architects intend for it to do? What lasting effect did it have on the US?