Government Unit 1

Front

The legislative branch of government does what? Options: says what a law means, interprets the law, enforces the law

Back

makes the law

Front

The Declaration of Independence says people are required to do what if a government is unjust or destructive?

Back

overthrow it

Front

Who is in charge of the legislative branch?

Back

Congress

Front

What is the primary function of the executive branch of government?

Back

enforces the law

Front

Which document outlines the structure of the U.S. government? Options: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers

Back

The Constitution

Front

John Locke's natural rights theory was?

Back

an agreement in which the government promises to protect the freedoms and privileges of its people

Front

Who is not part of the process to amend the U.S. Constitution? Options: Congress, State Legislatures, The House of Representatives, The President

Back

The President

Front

One major function of the President is to?

Back

Enforcing the laws

Front

A confederation is a?

Back

an association of independent states/nations

Front

The necessary and Proper Clause of the U.S. Constitution is used to?

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exercise implied powers not specifically listed in the Constitution