Government Structure Flashcard

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What is the goal of having three separate branches of government?

Back

so one branch does not have too much power

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Which of the following has the power to make laws? Options: the Senate and the President, the President and the Supreme Court, the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Supreme Court and the House of Representatives

Back

the House of Representatives and the Senate

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Which of the following BEST explains the role of the executive branch of the federal government? The executive branch is responsible for ending laws. The executive branch is responsible for creating laws. The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws. The executive branch is responsible for interpreting laws.

Back

The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws.

Front

Why does the U.S. federal government have checks and balances?

Back

to make sure no one branch has too much power

Front

Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Options: Ignores laws, Passes laws, Vetoes laws, Enforces laws

Back

Passes laws

Front

Which of the following is the BEST title for the list?
Options:
Powers of the Legislative Branch,
Powers of the Executive Branch,
Powers of the Judicial Branch,
Powers of the Senate

Back

Powers of the Executive Branch

Front

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Back

to protect basic rights of citizens

Front

Why did many people support adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Back

Living under the rule of the British king made them afraid of strong national governments.

Front

Which document written by Thomas Jefferson lists the natural rights of all people?

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

What do the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have in common?

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They are rights that all people are born with.