Which of the following is NOT a function or purpose of government?

to bring wealth and happiness to the people in the country

to bring order and structure to the people and country

to provide programs and assistance to the people and country

to make laws and decisions on behalf of the people in order to better serve and protect them

Using any notes I have taken is not allowed on this test. True or False

False, I can use ANY notes I have taken during the test.

True, no notes are allowed while taking the test.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles. 2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English. Which title would best fit these two statements?

Presidential Nomination Process

Congressional Nomination Process

Which of these is NOT a right of a citizen?

The right to throw a pickle at random people on the street

Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

All of the following would result in American citizenship except one. Which one does not lead to citizenship?

Legally enters the US as a refugee

Successful completion of the naturalization process

Which of these options is NOT a step in the naturalization process?

Being able to understand English

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

give up loyalty to other countries

not defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

never travel outside the United States

disobey the laws of theUnited States

Which of the following is NOT a way you become a U.S. citizen through birth?

You were born within a year of your parents leaving the U.S.

You were born outside the borders but on U.S. territory

One of your parents is a U.S. citizen

Checks and balances is a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows ______

each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches

the executive branch of government to limit all other powers

each branch of government to take over the power of the other branches

Separation of powers is the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up _______

three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities

an executive branch with the powers and responsibilities of all other branches

three branches with their own Constitution and system of government

The U.S. Constitution uses a separation of powers system that includes checks and balances in order to ________

keep the government from abusing its powers

keep the government powerful and able to rule

help the central government take the power from the states

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a system of government where citizen,s instead of representatives, decide the laws and policies that govern them and are chosen by majority.

a number of votes that is more than half of the total number

a number of votes that is less than half of the total number

a system of government where citizens elect representatives to decide laws and policies that govern them

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a system of government where a single person has absolute power over its citizens usually by military force

a system of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class

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