Test Tuesday

Test 3.1 is on Tuesday, 29 January 2008.

I will test you on GLEs 31, 32, 35, and 36. Please study the notes on the web site. I drew all the test questions from my online notes.

I will cover GLE 37 on a later test.

The test is 25 questions. Most are multiple-choice, some are true/false.

Helpful hints:
GLE #31 -- Know Montesquieu and his book. Know the three branches of government and the function of each. Be able to compare the Constitutions of the U.S. and Louisiana. (6 questions)
GLE #32 -- Know ways to peacefully resolve conflicts listed in the notes. Know how the majority vote functions in an indirect democracy. Know about consensus and non-violent protest. Understand the quote from von Clausewitz. (6 questions)
GLE #35 -- Know the function and origin of the Electoral College. Why do we call it a "college?" What medieval country had electors? Know the number of electors. Know about "faithless" electors. Who may NOT serve in the Electoral College? Who really votes for the President and Vice President? (11 questions)
GLE #36 -- Know how a citizen may participate in the political process and in an election. (2 questions)