East Georgia College
POLS 1101, American Government
Study Guide
Final Exam
It is in your best interest to fill out the guide yourself. We will not take an
entire class period to go over the guide. Come to class with your study guide
in hand and come to class with any questions that you may have.
Chapter 1, The Constitution of the United States
What is politics?
What is an ideology? Do differing ideologies cause conflict in our society?
What is government?
Why is government necessary? (3 reasons)
What is "State of Nature"?
What is consent of the governed?
What was the major point of disagreement at the Philadelphia Convention?
Who were the Federalists, Anti-federalists?
Chapter 2, Federalism: States in the Union
What is federalism?
Know the 3 systems of government.
How are the ideas of unity and diversity used in each system?
What is the definition of the Electoral College?
How do we determine the number of electors in each state?
How many electoral votes does Georgia currently have? How many does
California currently have?
What are express powers? What are implied powers?
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause and where can it be found?
Know the facts of McCulloch v. Maryland
Chapter 3, Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Be familiar with the First Amendment.
Be familiar with the free exercise clause and the establishment clause of the
First Amendment.
What is the Separate but Equal Doctrine?
Be familiar with Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.
