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WorksheetsPurpose of Government
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
This branch of government has the power to interpret laws, determine their meaning, and settle social/lawful disputes.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
This branch of government has the power to make laws and frame public policies.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
This branch of government has the power to execute, enforce, and administer laws.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The concept that government is not all powerful and it is restricted; individuals have particular, guaranteed rights.
Limited government
Representative government
Universal suffrage
Democracy
The concept that all adult citizens have the right to vote in a sovereign state.
Limited government
Representative government
Universal suffrage
Constitution
The concept that the powers of government rest with a majority of the people; rule by the people
Limited government
Universal suffrage
Constitution
Democracy
This is a body of law, written or implied, that sets out the principles, structure, and processes of the government.
Democracy
Constitution
Freedom
Declaration of Independence
Which of the following is NOT required for the formation of a state?
Population
Territory
Freedom
Government
Sovereignty
American government is (check all that apply)
a social democracy
a constitutional republic
a federal republic
a direct democracy
a presidential system
Who devised the separation of powers of government into three, co-equal branches?
Montesquieu
Locke
Hobbes
Rousseau
