Historical Documents
What is a written plan for a Government?
Constitution
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
Who is the leader in a Parliamentary government?
Prime Minister
A government based on the power of it's people and the right to vote is called a ...
Democracy
Who is in the Judicial branch? Be specific.
9 Justices
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Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive
A leader that takes over with violence and has total control is called a...?
Dictator
Our Legislative Branch is also known as...?
Congress
Who is in the Executive Branch? Be specific.
What does "Due Process" mean in the 5th amendment?
A person cannot be forced to give incriminating information about himself (" I plead the fifth"). A person is innocent until proven guilty.
Which branch interprets the laws to make sure they follow the Constitution?
Judicial
Who elects the Prime Minster in a parliamentary system?
Members of Parliament (House of Commons and Senate)
What is a change that is made to the constitution?
An amendment
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces?
The president
What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare our freedom from England because of what King George was doing to us.
Who is in the Legislative Branch? Be specific.
435 House of Representatives and 100 Senators
What is one similarity and one difference between a dictatorship and a democracy?
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What type of government does Cuba have?
Communist Dictatorship
What is the job of the Cabinet?
To advise the president.
What is one grievance we had against King George in our Declaration of Independence?
Quartering soldiers, taxation without representation, British soldiers occupying cities.
What branch raises taxes?
Legislative
What is one similarity and one difference between a monarchy and democracy?
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A government with a king or queen is called a...
Monarchy