Understanding Government and Rights

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When people agree to follow their representatives' decisions, it is called __________.

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consent of the governed

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What is government?

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A group of people who make decisions for a community.

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A national government leads __________.

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the country - President

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The Constitution's purpose is to guide:

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how the government should be run

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Why separate government into three branches?

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To prevent any person or group from having too much power.

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If 'cabinet' isn't a kitchen fixture, what is it?

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advisors of the executive branch

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Legislative branch function?

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Makes the laws.

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Passage: "The people agree to abide by the decision of their representatives. This agreement is called consent of the governed." Word that helps understand 'consent':

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agree

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What does the Declaration of Independence do?

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Explains citizens' rights.

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Not an important right in the Declaration of Independence:

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government