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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 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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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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State governments must follow which type of laws?

A
local
B
federal
C
regional
D
judicial
5

A country governed by a central party is best characterized as

A
communist.
B
democratic.
C
capitalist.
D
aristocratic.
6

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

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

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

A
a democracy
B
a monarchy
C
a theocracy
D
an oligarchy
9

What does the US government help regulate?

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