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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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In the US government, citizens play a key role in

A
foreign policy.
B
business.
C
economic policy.
D
elections.
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setting wage and safety rules
B
regulating industry and trade
C
building bridges and roads
D
hiring firefighters and police
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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 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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State governments must follow which type of laws?

A
local
B
federal
C
regional
D
judicial
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The government provides a number of public welfare services, including

A
emergency response.
B
public education.
C
criminal trials.
D
electric power.
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What does the US government help regulate?

A
the economy
B
national elections
C
the judiciary
D
local government
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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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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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An example of a public safety service a government provides

A
state-run hospitals
B
public schools
C
interstate highways
D
police officers
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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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Read the quote from James Madison.If men were angels, no government would be necessary. . . . In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.The main idea that Madison addresses in this passage is why the US government

A
is needed.
B
must be weak.
C
is not needed.
D
must be strong.
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The document that provides the structure for the US government is

A
the Declaration of Independence.
B
the Articles of Confederation.
C
the US Constitution.
D
the Bill of Rights.
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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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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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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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