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United States History and Government - A Regents Review Text has
been designed to assist you in preparing for the New York State
examinations. It provides basic information about the topics specified in the
state syllabus for this course of study.
New York has recently revised the syllabus in United States History and
Government to start with an overview of the structure and evolution of U.S.
Constitutional government up to 1865. The history of the U.S. is then traced
with a special focus on key constitutional themes， which scholars call the
\"13 Enduring Issues\" of our democracy.
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Thirteen Enduring Issues
National Power - limits and potentials
Federalism - the balance between nation and state
The Judiciary - interpreter of the Constitution or shaper of policy
Civil Liberties - balance between government and the individual
Rights oft he Accused and Protection of the Community
Equality--its definition as a Constitutional value
The Rights of Women under the Constitution
Rights of Ethnic and Racial Groups under the Constitution
Presidential Power in Wartime and Foreign Affairs
Separation of Powers and the Capacity to Govern
Avenues of Representation
Property Rights and Economic Policy
Constitutional Change and Flexibility
Since these issues are the core of the syllabus， you should
center your attention on them. Throughout the booK， we have
used a special icon (at right) to designate discussion of these
issues. An appendix at the end of the book has suggested
procedures for a year-end review， and we have again listed
examples of the \"Thirteen Enduring Constitutional Issues.\"
We suggest that you use these procedures to prepare for the exams:
1. Look at each Unit divider. Review your understanding of how the
illustrations， list of terms， and events on the time-line are related.
2. Read each section of the Unit material. Answer all the drill questions
that follow. Obtain the correct answers from your teacher.
3. Re--read the section and re-answer the questions missed the first time.
(All questions are based oil the style and format of recent state
examinations).
4. Use the Slossary to check the terms and concepts used on state
examinations. List the terms of which you are unsure. Look them up in
the appropriate section and write out the meaning and an example.
5. Review the \"Examination Strategies\" section， then take the practice
examination at the end of the book， Check the answers with your
teacher. Concentrate your efforts on re-.reading the text sections and
glossary terms on which you did poorly.
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