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3. the power to rule A.executive branchexecutive branch B.unalienableunalienable C.petitionpetition D.sovereigntysovereignty Main Menu

4. What do the stars in the American flag represent? A.The original 13 coloniesThe original 13 colonies B.The statesThe states C.Amendments in the ConstitutionAmendments in the Constitution D.The Founding FathersThe Founding Fathers Main Menu

5. Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are rights that are guaranteed by this document. A.Preamble in the ConstitutionPreamble in the Constitution B.Declaration of IndependenceDeclaration of Independence C.Articles of ConfederationArticles of Confederation D.Bill of Rights in the ConstitutionBill of Rights in the Constitution Main Menu

6. Why did the Founding Fathers think amendments were necessary? How are new amendments to the Constitution approved? Click Here for Answer

7. Main Menu Why did the Founding Fathers think amendments were necessary? How are new amendments to the Constitution approved? Answer: The Founding Fathers knew that the Constitution would need to change as the nation grew. Amendments must be approved by Congress and the states.

8. the branch of government that carries out laws A.executive branchexecutive branch B.unalienableunalienable C.petitionpetition D.sovereigntysovereignty Main Menu

9. The president leads the executive branch of the government and the _______. A.Supreme CourtSupreme Court B.House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives C.SenateSenate D.Armed ForcesArmed Forces Main Menu

10. The United States has three levels of government: local, ______, and country. A.NationNation B.StateState C.NeighborhoodNeighborhood D.TerritoryTerritory Main Menu

11. What responsibilities do young people have? Why is it important for young people to learn about the history of the United States? Main Menu Click Here for Answer

12. What responsibilities do young people have? Why is it important for young people to learn about the history of the United States? Main Menu Answer: Young people have to obey the law. They also have to go to school or be educated at home. Students should learn about history and government so they can make informed choices when they vote or run for office.

13. a formal request A.executive branchexecutive branch B.unalienableunalienable C.petitionpetition D.sovereigntysovereignty Main Menu

14. What do the amendments in the Bill of Rights explain? A.How the United States elects leadersHow the United States elects leaders B.How much power the government should haveHow much power the government should have C.The basic rights of every person in the United StatesThe basic rights of every person in the United States D.Why American colonist no longer accept the leadership of King George IIIWhy American colonist no longer accept the leadership of King George III Main Menu

15. The Senate is in the legislative branch of the government. How many senators does each state elect to the Senate? Main Menu A.FourFour B.The number of senators elected depends on the population of the state.The number of senators elected depends on the population of the state. C.TwoTwo D.The number of senators elected depends on the size of the state.The number of senators elected depends on the size of the state.

16. Why do Americans have a responsibility to pay taxes? How do taxes help improve communities? Main Menu Click Here for Answer

17. Answer: The government collects taxes in order to build things we need in our communities. Taxes pay for schools, roads, the police department, and courts. The federal government taxes the money we earn when we are working. Why do Americans have a responsibility to pay taxes? How do taxes help improve communities? Main Menu

18. not capable of being surrendered or transferred A.executive branchexecutive branch B.unalienableunalienable C.petitionpetition D.sovereigntysovereignty Main Menu

19. What service does the military provide Americans? A.The military repairs roads and bridges.The military repairs roads and bridges. B.The military makes sure people obey laws.The military makes sure people obey laws. C.The military protects the country from enemies and other threats.The military protects the country from enemies and other threats. D.The military protects the president from enemies.The military protects the president from enemies. Main Menu

20. Local and state taxes help pay for services, including fire departments, schools, and ______. Main Menu A.National monumentsNational monuments B.Federal courtsFederal courts C.Armed forcesArmed forces D.LibrariesLibraries

21. What does a Supreme Court justice do? Which branch of government approves or rejects Supreme Court justices? Main Menu Click Here for Answer

22. Answer: A Supreme Court justice decides if laws agree with the Constitution. Justices must be approved by the legislative branch of government. What does a Supreme Court justice do? Which branch of government approves or rejects Supreme Court justices? Main Menu

23. Who chooses the president in a democracy? A.The president inherits his or her leadership position.The president inherits his or her leadership position. B.The military selects a presidentThe military selects a president C.The cabinet votes on a president.The cabinet votes on a president. D.Citizens vote for a president.Citizens vote for a president.

24. A.Americans should stop voting in elections.Americans should stop voting in elections. B.Americans should emigrate to another country.Americans should emigrate to another country. C.Americans shot expect the government to protect their basic rights.Americans shot expect the government to protect their basic rights. D.Americans should create a new government.Americans should create a new government. Main Menu According to the Declaration of Independence, what should Americans do if their government does not protect their basic rights?

25. A.Nineteenth AmendmentNineteenth Amendment B.Thirteenth AmendmentThirteenth Amendment C.Fifteenth AmendmentFifteenth Amendment D.Twenty-sixth AmendmentTwenty-sixth Amendment Main Menu Which amendment to the Constitution put an end to slavery in the United States?

26. A.The executive branch limits its own power.The executive branch limits its own power. B.The judicial branch has to pass all laws.The judicial branch has to pass all laws. C.The cabinet stops the executive branch from becoming too powerful.The cabinet stops the executive branch from becoming too powerful. D.The legislative branch has to pass all laws.The legislative branch has to pass all laws. Main Menu What stops the executive branch from becoming too powerful?

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