Civics and Economics Final Exam Review Guide 2018

We the People Textbook, Lessons 1-24, 28-32, 33-36, Economics

I. Recommended Studying Methods

The Final Exam is cumulative – which means first semester and second semester content will be
assessed. The best way to prepare is to go over student guide questions and terms, old tests
(during class or at times that you sign up for with me), and study your notes. I also recommend you
go back and read through your books, especially the early sections.

II. The Format

There are 100 multiple choice questions and 2 essays on the exam.

III. Review Schedule (Assignments due are worth 5 points each day)

Date Assignment Due

Monday, May 14 Miscellaneous policy workshop things
Tuesday, May 15 Due: Work on Policy Memo
In Class: News Literacy
Wednesday, May 16 Due: Work on Policy Memo
In Class: Questions, Lessons 21-32 (or as
far as you can get)
Thursday, May 17 Due: Work on Policy Memo
In Class: Review
Friday, May 18 DUE: POLICY MEMO
In Class: Review
Monday, May 21 Due: Questions Economics Chapter 1
Wednesday, May 23 Due: Questions Economics Chapters 2,3,
Miscellaneous
Thursday, May 24 FINAL EXAMS BEGIN

IV. Civics and Economics Second Semester Content

A. Assessed Content Includes:
We the People: Lessons 21-24; 28-32 and Economics Units

B. Review Questions:
Lesson 21
1. List and explain several informal and formal powers of Congress.
Lesson 22
1. What happens in Congressional committees?
2. Make a chart that lists the rules of the House and the Senate.
3. How does the executive branch influence legislation?
Lesson 23
1. What are the president’s constitutional powers?
2. How did the Framers envision the presidency? How has the presidency evolved?
3. What is the president’s role in foreign policy?
4. How are presidential powers limited?
Lesson 24 Questions:
1. How and why do Congress and the president rely on administrative agencies and departments?
2. Summarize the limitations placed on departments and agencies by the president, Congress, the
courts, federalism, and citizens.
Lesson 28 Questions:
1. Define the establishment clause. How does it differ from the free exercise clause?
2. What is the Lemon Test, which the Supreme Court uses in deciding cases under the establishment
clause.
Lesson 29-30 Questions:
1. Explain the time, place, and manner restrictions placed upon speech and assembly rights.
2. What other restrictions have been placed on free speech? Identify the Supreme Court case which
established each restriction.
Lesson 31 Questions: (unreasonable searches and seizures content)
1. When is a warrant required? What is probable cause?
2. What is the exclusionary rule? List exceptions to the rule
3. List and explain what the Court has determined are “reasonable” searches – without a warrant.
Lesson 32 Questions:
1. List several “pre-trial” rights, and match them to the amendment in which they’re found.
2. Discuss the limitations the Court has placed on the death penalty.

Economics
Chapter 1 (review your notes and answer the questions below)
1. Explain scarcity power and its connection to bargaining power—rely on Ricardo’s model and
draw upon examples from the chapter as you answer this question.
2. Explain the effect of London’s Green Belt on rent. Then, explain how “virtual green belts” exist.
Chapters 2-3 (review your notes and answer the questions below)
1. How do prices “tell the truth?”
2. Explain how competition affects prices.
Miscellaneous
1. Identify and explain Social Security and Medicare taxes
2. Discuss the unintended consequences of government regulation in cases of smoking,
drug use, and prostitution.