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Which is true about the rule of law?

A
It influences the behavior of groups.
B
It spells out how government can make new laws.
C
It applies only to the lawmakers.
D
It governs how individuals can create new policies.
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Which information described in the Washington State Constitution is unique to Washington?

l
land and water rights
p
promotion of public health
h
how programs are financed
h
how taxes are raised
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The Washington State Constitution creates separation of powers by

A
allowing the governor to determine each branch’s power.
B
giving unequal power to each branch of government.
C
giving different responsibilities to each branch of government.
D
ensuring that the supreme court oversees each branch.
6

A citizen accused of a crime is entitled to which fundamental right?

t
trial by a judge
t
trial by a jury
b
bail until guilty
h
house arrest
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It is the responsibility of the legislative branch to

c
carry out the laws.
e
enforce the laws.
c
create the laws.
i
interpret the laws.
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What are the major topics contained in Washington’s constitution? Check all that apply.

A
citizens’ rights
B
political rights
C
government operations
D
government structure
E
government responsibilities
10

Article I of the Washington State Constitution describes

s
spending and programs.
v
voting and elections.
t
the structure of government.
t
the rights of citizens.
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Which fundamental freedoms do citizens of both Washington and the United States have in common?freedom of educationfreedom to assemblefreedom of earningsfreedom of religionfreedom of speech

A
freedom of education
B
freedom to assemble
C
freedom of earnings
D
freedom of religion
E
freedom of speech
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To regulate government power, which limitations are imposed by Washington’s constitution? Check all that apply.Government is always limited by the leader’s decisions.Government is never above the law of the land.Government and law enforcement go by different regulations.Government must remain neutral in federal prosecutions.Government can only do what the people give it the power to do.

A
Government is always limited by the leader’s decisions.
B
Government is never above the law of the land.
C
Government and law enforcement go by different regulations.
D
Government must remain neutral in federal prosecutions.
E
Government can only do what the people give it the power to do.

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