American Civilization Final Exam

• the presidential elections are not done by popular vote, but by the electoral college
• each state has a number of electoral votes, based on the number of senators and representatives they have
• people then vote for a party
• if the majority of a state vote for a certain party, that party gets all of the elctoral votes of that state
• the electorals then have the responsibility to vote for said party (they don't have to though)

Social services are a range of public services intended to provide support and assistance towards particular groups, which commonly include the disadvantaged. They may be provided by individuals, private and independent organisations, or administered by a government agency.

• English Protestants seeking Church reform and shaping early American religious and cultural values 
• a member of a group of English Protestants of the late 16th and 17th centuries who regarded the Reformation of the Church under Elizabeth I as incomplete and sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship.
• a person who adheres to strict moral or religious principles, esp one opposed to luxury and sensual enjoyment

• The Episcopal Church, based in the United States with additional dioceses elsewhere, is a member church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It is a mainline Protestant denomination and is divided into nine provinces

• the principle or aim of promoting unity among the world's Christian Churches

• creationism, the belief that the universe and the various forms of life were created by God out of nothing (ex nihilo)

• Christian pacifist active in social justice movements 
• a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement founded by George Fox c. 1650 and devoted to peaceful principles. Central to the Quakers' belief is the doctrine of the ‘Inner Light’, or sense of Christ's direct working in the soul. This has led them to reject both formal ministry and all set forms of worship.
• "a Quaker burial ground"
• began as an offshoot of Christianity in 17th century England.
• The movement emphasizes equal, inward access to God for all people.
• Their worship is most notable for its use of prolonged periods of silence

• Cult is a term, in most contexts pejorative, for a relatively small group which is typically led by a charismatic and self-appointed leader, who tightly controls its members, requiring unwavering devotion to a set of beliefs and practices which are considered deviant
• religious subgroup and highlights diversity within traditions 

• Protestantism, Christian religious movement that began in northern Europe in the early 16th century as a reaction to medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices.
  Along with Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, Protestantism became one of three major forces in Christianity.
• encompasses diverse Christian traditions 

Religious pluralism is the state of being where every individual in a religiously diverse society has the rights, freedoms, and safety to worship, or not, according to their conscience.

• Fundamentalism is a tendency among certain groups and individuals that is characterized by the application of a strict literal interpretation to scriptures, dogmas, or ideologies, along with a strong belief in the importance of distinguishing one's ingroup and outgroup,^[1][2][3][4] which leads to an emphasis on some conception of "purity", and a desire to return to a previous ideal from which advocates believe members have strayed. The term is usually used in the context of religion to indicate an unwavering attachment to a set of irreducible beliefs (the "fundamentals").

Social action is people coming together to tackle an issue, support other people, or improve their local area. It involves people giving their time and other resources for the common good, in a range of forms – from volunteering to community-owned services, and peer networks to community organising.

The Great Awakening was a series of religious revivals in American Christian history. Historians and theologians identify three, or sometimes four, waves of increased religious enthusiasm between the early 18th century and the late 20th century.

• Each of these "Great Awakenings" was characterized by:
  • widespread revivals led by evangelical Protestant ministers,
  • a sharp increase of interest in religion,
  • a profound sense of conviction and redemption on the part of those affected,
  • an increase in evangelical church membership,
  • and the formation of new religious movements and denominations.

evolution, theory in biology postulating that the various types of plants, animals, and other living things on Earth have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations.

Dissent is a term used for all those Protestant religious groups and individuals who refused to conform to the Church of England, but who otherwise had very little in common. The term conceals major differences between the different denominations in matters of doctrine, church government, and attitudes to the ministry.

established church, a church recognized by law as the official church of a state or nation and supported by civil authority.

Were all either Pilgrims or Puritans.

Material gain

The need for repentance, rebirth, and a personal experience of salvation. 

They were divided in their opinion of it. 

Large numbers of Roman Catholic and Jewish immigrants.

Salvation and converting people through a "born-again" experience.

: Concern themselves with social change and debate social problems.

A mixture of religion, morality, and nationalism

Within the Judeo-Christian tradition. 

Protestantism.

Many social, cultural, and community activities. 

Creationism. 

A religious revival.

A Reform movement that made it easier for them to adapt to American culture. 

Church and state are separate. 

: Protestants. 

Cooperation between different faiths.

: Blamed the Sep. 11 attack on gays, abortionists, and liberals.