Government - Practice Questions

Front

The U.S. system of government is a

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democracy

Front

The ________ is our written plan for government.

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Constitution

Front

A ____________ is someone who was born in the country or who promises to be loyal to the country.

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citizen

Front

The President’s _________ is a group of people that help the President make decisions.

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cabinet

Front

A(n) _____________ is the way voters choose people to serve in government.

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election

Front

New Jersey was the third state to ____________ , or accept, the United States Constitution.

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ratify

Front

Working for __________________ means doing what is good for the whole population.

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the common good

Front

A ______________ is when the President says no to a law.

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veto

Front

A _________________ is a plan for spending money.

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budget

Front

A legislator who serves on Bergen County’s governing board, approves the county budget and passes local laws is called a ___________________.

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freeholder