Government/Civics ReviewKansas State Assessments

Rule of Law

Eminent Domain Martial Law (during natural disasters)

Health and Safety Issues

Government can take private property from a citizen for public use

Temporary rule by the military

Government has the right to ban, quarantine, recall items to protect citizens

5th amendment requires government to pay the property owner “just compensation”

Declared in a state of emergency 1. War Time 2. Following a Natural Disaster

Ex. Incandescent light bulbs

Ex. – Highway Repairs/Additions

Reduce individual rights(enforce a curfew or ban people from areas of towns)

Ex. – Greensburg Tornado

The student analyzes how the rule of law can be used to protect the rights of individuals and to promote the common good

Key Terms

• Eminent domain• Martial law

Ideals of American society and political culture

The student understands core civic values inherent in the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence that have been the foundation for unity in American society

Key Terms

• free speech• Free religion• Free press• Free assembly• Equality• Human dignity• Civic responsibility• Sovereignty of the

people

Thomas Jefferson

Great Britain and GeorgeIII

John Locke

Declaration of Independence

Author:

Declaring IndependenceFrom:“We hold these truthsto be self-evident, that all men are

created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,

Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of

the governed, -That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new

Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem

mostlikely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”

John LockeJean Jacque Rousseau

Ideals of American society and political culture

The student understands core civic values inherent in the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence that have been the foundation for unity in American society

The United States Constitution

Article I: The Legislative Branch

Parts: House of Representatives and Senate

Article II: The Executive Branch

Parts: President, Cabinet, and Bureaucracy

Article III: The Judicial Branch

Parts: Federal Courts (Supreme Court)State Courts

Philosophewith idea for Articles: Montesquieu

Purpose of Three Branches: Keep any branchfrom dominating

Ideals of American society and political culture

The student understands core civic values inherent in the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence that have been the foundation for unity in American society

The Bill of Rights

1stAmendment Rights Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly

2ndAmendment Rights Right to bear arms

Amendments 4-7 Rights for those accused of crimes

8thAmendment No Cruel and Unusual Punishment

19thAmendment Women’s Suffrage

Can you name any of the Philosophes who helped with these ideas?

Constitutional Powers

Expressed Powers – Just National

Implied Powers – Just National

Concurrent Powers – National and State

Reserved Powers – Just State

Definition Powers given to the national government (specifically listed in the Constitution) but denied to the states, so that the nation can operate smoothly

Powers are not stated in the Constitution, but are necessary for the government to function

Elastic Clause – Necessary and Proper

Powers in the constitution that the state and national governments share

Powers in the Constitution given only to states; denied to the federal government

(10th amendment)

Examples • Regulate trade• Coin money• Establish post

offices• Declare war• Raise army and

navy• Establish rules of

naturalization and citizenship

• Establish bankruptcy

• Punish counterfeiters

• Govern the District of Columbia

• Make necessary laws

• Collect taxes (an expressed power) the government set up the IRS

• To coin money (an expressed power) government set up a national bank

• Levy and collect taxes

• Establish courts• Enforce laws• Borrow money• Build roads

• Regulate trade within a state

• Issue driver’s license

• Establish local governments

• Set up local school districts

• Conduct elections

The student identifies and examines the rights, privileges, and responsibilities in becoming an active civic participant.

Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities of an Active Citizen

What Does a “Good” Citizen Do?

Obey the Law

Pay Taxes

Respect Rights of Others

Pay Attention to Public Issues

Make an Informed Vote

Serve on Juries

Serve in Armed Forces

Volunteer within Community

How does the following quote apply to civic responsibility?

"The world is run by people who

show up."

What are the Qualifications to Vote?

Must be… 1. A U.S. citizen

2. 18 years of age

3. Member of District for 30 days

(varies from state to state)

How are the freedoms of speech, press, petition, and assembly related to the voting process?

What Happens in a Presidential Election Year?

Individuals announce their candidacy. Use campaign staffs for platforms and gain

media exposure.

Parties hold primaries/caucuses in states. Parties hold debates between candidates. Candidates are eliminated throughout. National Convention where each party

announces their official candidate. Debates between parties with t.v. and

internet exposure. National election ran by states.

What Does a Political Party Do?

Make the voice of the public and their opinions known. Citizens who wanted “change” voted for

Barak Obama in 2008. Allow large groups of people to act as

one. As Democrats, Republicans,

Independents, or Libertarians Nominate candidates for office. Win elections for candidates. Train young people as future leaders

for public service. Young Republicans, Young Democrats

Identify the Political Party’s Symbol…

What is a Party’s “Platform”?

A platform is how a party stands on the political issues of the day.

Examples: Economy Education Environment Energy War on Terrorism Abortion

Multinational Organizations

International Red Cross A neutral organization who mission is to protect the lives

and dignity of victims of war and to provide them with assistance

Improve health care – reducing infant mortality, combat infectious diseases

Respond to emergencies – with water, food, getting family members together Floods Hurricanes Tornadoes War

NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Purpose: to deter and defend against any threat of aggression against any member state; military alliance

# of members: 26 countries, including the U.S.

United Nations Purpose: to keep international peace; to

develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving international problems.

There are six different parts of the UN: General Assembly Security Council Economic and Social Council Trusteeship Council International Court of Justice Secretariat

Head the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations 5 Permanent Member Nations

Great Britain

China

France

Russia

United States

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon