American Government (POLS 201) Courts, Presidency, and Civil Liberties Exam Review
University of Virginia
American Government (POLS 201) | Exam Review

Overview
A review of executive power, judicial review, court structure, civil liberties, and the institutional incentives that shape U.S. government.

Key topics
•presidential power
•judicial review
•court roles
•civil liberties analysis

Suggested study tasks
•compare formal and informal presidential powers
•trace one case through the court system
•apply one liberty issue using the right test

Common pitfalls
•confusing what the Constitution says with what institutions can actually do in practice