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Which statement best describes a similarity between voting in the US and in other democratic countries?

A
In some countries, citizens do not have the right to vote.
B
In some countries, citizens have the right to vote but choose not to.
C
In some countries, citizens vote for communist leaders.
D
In some countries, citizens vote for monarchs.
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Citizens would most likely state their views about issues affecting their community during

A
a Supreme Court hearing.
B
a congressional hearing.
C
a state senate meeting.
D
a city council meeting.
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Which statement best describes how the US Constitution affects the separation of powers in the federal government?

A
It divides government into three branches, overseen by the president.
B
It guarantees that separate branches of government have similar powers.
C
It divides government into three branches with separate powers.
D
It guarantees that separate branches of government have unlimited powers.
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The part of the US government that carries out laws is the

A
legislative branch.
B
judicial branch.
C
executive branch.
D
congressional branch.
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Which practice is not an effective way for people to influence government policies?

A
voting for or against the president of the United States
B
discussing a policy with peers who share the same view
C
voting for or against public safety and welfare services
D
campaigning for a representative who is a policy expert
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Which best describes how the US government affects the economy?

A
The government builds hospitals, regulates schools, and makes business rules.
B
The government builds roads, regulates business, and makes job safety rules.
C
The government builds police stations, regulates hospitals, and makes industrial rules.
D
The government builds firehouses, regulates roads, and provides emergency services.
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The government provides a number of public safety services, including

A
health inspections.
B
workplace regulations.
C
interstate transportation.
D
law enforcement.
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Which statement best describes the two main functions of US government?

A
It creates laws and provides leadership.
B
It pays for services and controls the prices of goods.
C
It provides loans and responds to emergencies.
D
It organizes public works and helps businesses.
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What is the main reason voters choose political candidates?

A
to represent their interests in the economy
B
to create policies that favor them
C
to get rid of policies they do not like
D
to represent their interests in government
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A country governed by a central party is best characterized as

A
communist.
B
democratic.
C
capitalist.
D
aristocratic.
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State governments must follow which type of laws?

A
local
B
federal
C
regional
D
judicial
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Which statement best describes how the US Constitution affects the separation of powers in the federal government?

A
It divides government into three branches, overseen by the president.
B
It guarantees that separate branches of government have similar powers.
C
It divides government into three branches with separate powers.
D
It guarantees that separate branches of government have unlimited powers.
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The part of the US government that interprets laws is the

A
executive branch.
B
vice president.
C
Senate.
D
judicial branch.
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A
setting wage and safety rules
B
regulating industry and trade
C
building bridges and roads
D
hiring firefighters and police
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In the US government, citizens play a key role in

A
foreign policy.
B
business.
C
economic policy.
D
elections.
16

What does the US government help regulate?

A
the economy
B
national elections
C
the judiciary
D
local government
17

The division of the US government into three branches is called

A
public welfare.
B
separation of powers.
C
public works.
D
separation of Congress.
18

Which form of government serves the interests of royal family members?

A
a democracy
B
a monarchy
C
a theocracy
D
an oligarchy
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Which statement best describes the two main functions of US government?

A
It creates laws and provides leadership.
B
It pays for services and controls the prices of goods.
C
It provides loans and responds to emergencies.
D
It organizes public works and helps businesses.
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A plan of action taken by government to achieve a goal is a

A
regulation.
B
service.
C
policy.
D
guarantee.

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