Introduction to Government Answers

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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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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.
6

A country governed by a central party is best characterized as

A
communist.
B
democratic.
C
capitalist.
D
aristocratic.
7

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

A
a democracy
B
a monarchy
C
a theocracy
D
an oligarchy
8

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.
9

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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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.

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