I don’t know how to handle this History question and need guidance.
Document 1 (different Documents)
1. Who and what had a major influence on the founding fathers of the United States? How did this influence manifest itself practically?
2. What was the Great Compromise?
3. What is the “Full Faith and Credit Clause” and what challenges did states face in the recent past regarding this clause?
4. What are the distinct roles of the three branches of government and which branch is considered to be the most important and most powerful?
5. The government of the United States is a representative democracy. Explain what this means.
6. Distinguish between the role and responsibilities of the Federal and State governments by stating what areas of law and policy each are responsible for. You do not have to name them all, but give a general overview with examples.
7. Discuss the problems with the first form of government in the United States and why the Articles of Confederation had to be amended (or ultimately replaced).
8. Discuss in detail why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution and not included in the original document?
(Include reference to the Federalists and Anti-Federalists in your response).
9. Describe what is meant by the Rule of Law and Majority Rule in a democracy.
Document 2
1. Why was the 1965 Voting Rights Act necessary when the Fifteenth Amendment, which said that states could not deny people the right to vote based on “race, color, or previous condition of servitude” was already in existence?
2. Why did minor parties come into existence and why do they not remain in existence? Cite examples from the module or elsewhere to support your response.
3. What was the women’s suffrage movement and when did it succeed?
4. What role does the mass media play in politics?
5. What is the role of the electoral college and how does it work? Describe the process as if you were giving a presentation or explanation to a foreigner.
6. What is Political Socialization and how does it occur?
7. What are interest groups and what methods do they use to attempt to have their interests met or fulfilled?
8. In 2018 who is eligible to vote and what restrictions or qualifications apply?
9. Describe in your own words why the United States uses a two-party system?
10. Briefly describe the nomination process for a candidate that wishes to run for President as if you were explaining it to a foreigner.
Document 3
1. Why is it so difficult for most bills to pass? Include parts of the process in your answer, from the House, to the Senate to the President’s desk.
2. What role does the parliamentarian play in Congress?
3. What is a filibuster?
4. What are the 5 Non-Legislative Powers of Congress?
5. What are implied powers? Define the term, refer to its origin and mention some of the implied powers of Congress.
6. What are enumerated or expressed powers? Define the term and name some of the powers included.
7. Members of both chambers of Congress are representatives elected on behalf of the people in their state to represent their voice in government. What are the several different types of representation? Name them and briefly define them (4).
8. Explain the organization of Congressional Leadership in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Name the leadership roles and their primary duty.
9. Explain Gerrymandering.
10. Define the followig Committees:
Standing Committees
Special/Select Committees
Conference Committees
Joint Committees
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