Introduction to Government Answers

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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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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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An example of a public safety service a government provides

A
state-run hospitals
B
public schools
C
interstate highways
D
police officers
4

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.
5

What does the US government help regulate?

A
the economy
B
national elections
C
the judiciary
D
local government
6

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

A
regulation.
B
service.
C
policy.
D
guarantee.
7

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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