United States Government #1

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What is the U.S. Constitution?

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The fundamental law of the United States

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In what year was the U.S. Constitution established? Options: 1776, 1800, 1787, 1865

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1787

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What does federalism involve? Options: A single central government, Only state governments having power, A monarchy system

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Division of power between national and state governments

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Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws? Options: Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Executive Branch, State Branch

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Executive Branch

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What is democracy?

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A form of government where power is held by the people.

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Which document serves as the supreme law of the land in the United States? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights, The U.S. Constitution, The Articles of Confederation

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The U.S. Constitution

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Who holds the power in a democracy? Options: The military, The people, The king, The president alone

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The people

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What does the U.S. Constitution protect? Options: The rights of the government only, The rights of individuals, The rights of foreign nations, The rights of businesses only

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The rights of individuals

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws? Options: Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, State Branch

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Legislative Branch

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What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?

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To ensure no single branch becomes too powerful