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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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A purpose of government in the United States is to

A
guarantee power for a single leader.
B
guarantee rights for people worldwide.
C
guarantee rights for its citizens.
D
guarantee power for a few leaders.
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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.
4

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

A
a democracy
B
a monarchy
C
a theocracy
D
an oligarchy
5

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
6

An example of a public safety service a government provides

A
state-run hospitals
B
public schools
C
interstate highways
D
police officers
7

A plan of action taken by government to achieve a goal is a

A
regulation.
B
service.
C
policy.
D
guarantee.
8

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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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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