Introduction to Government Answers

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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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A country governed by a central party is best characterized as

A
communist.
B
democratic.
C
capitalist.
D
aristocratic.
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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.
4

What does the US government help regulate?

A
the economy
B
national elections
C
the judiciary
D
local government
5

State governments must follow which type of laws?

A
local
B
federal
C
regional
D
judicial
6

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
7

The government provides a number of public safety services, including

A
health inspections.
B
workplace regulations.
C
interstate transportation.
D
law enforcement.
8

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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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 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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