What gives the U.S. Government its power?
What is one way the people are in charge of the US government?
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A group of Florida citizens in the Miami area have recently started meeting once a
month to share information and talk about actions they can take to improve
conditions in their community. When they are not meeting, they are gathering
information, e-mailing Florida legislators, and collecting signatures for a petition
they created to pass a new law or amend Florida's constitution.
Which of the following BEST describes what the citizens mentioned in the passage are doing?
Which of the following is NOT a natural right that Thomas Jefferson states all men are "endowed by their Creator with" in the Declaration of Independence?
Which of these statements about the US Constitution is correct?
The rights to life, liberty, and property are based upon which of the following?
The Founding Fathers wanted a federal form of government as a result of
Adeline runs a private bakery that has been in business for twenty years. For all that time, Adeline has
had a rule that she will only serve her cakes to women. Men are not allowed to order cake, and if they try, Adeline will not serve them. Can the federal government force Adeline to serve men in her bakery?
"If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the
slaughter."
—President George Washington
In this sample of the words of President George Washington, what is he mainly telling the American
people?
Which of the following is a group that rules on behalf of the people?
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws that apply to the entire United States?
Which government institution typically settles conflicts between people?
A student purposely damages another student’s science project at school. Where would this situation
most likely be resolved?
When groups have different ideas about what should happen and each side agrees to give up something it wants, this is best described as a ________
Which of the following is responsible for providing national defense?
The MAIN reason the US government maintains a standing military is to
Which THREE of the following limit the power of the US government?
Why does the US government use a system of checks and balances?
How does government pay for services like fire departments and libraries?
Promoting the principles of American democracy is the responsibility of all citizens. One of the principles is respecting the rights of others. Which of the following is a way in which a citizen can demonstrate this principle?
Citizens are free to exercise their rights. In return, which set of activities are they expected to perform?
Where does the government get the money to pay for services such as schools, roads, and libraries?