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Which branch of government makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch
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Which principle of government can be described as “the power of government comes from the people?” 

A. Popular Sovereignty 

B. Individual Rights 

C. Equality Under the Law 

Popular Sovereignty

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The preamble starts with what three words?
We the People
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Limited government is a principle of our Constitution. What does it mean?

There are limits on the power federal and state governments can have. For example, they cannot remove your freedom of expression.

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What is the main reason for the government? a. to make children to school b. to establish order, provide security and accomplish goals c. to create laws and make people follow them d. to force people to pay taxes and make them vote
b. to establish order, provide security and accomplish goals
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Which branch of government interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch
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Who leads the Judicial Branch at the Federal level?
The Supreme Court (Chief Justice)
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How does the government provide for the common defense?
By providing the armed forces to protect us from anyone that might try to cause us harm.
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What freedoms does the first amendment guarantee?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly.
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What is the purpose of the Constitution? a. to declare independence from England b. to organize the government into counties c. to establish a monarchy under the president d. to provide structure for the federal government
d. to provide structure for the federal government
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Which branch of government enforces or carries out the laws?
The Executive Branch
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Who leads the Legislative Branch at the Federal level?
Congress
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Which goal stated in the preamble means to make sure that things are fair for everyone.
Establish justice
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The Bill of Rights is the first ____________ amendments of the Constitution.
ten
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How many people go to the Senate? How many people go to the House of Representatives?
Each state sends two people to the senate. House of Representatives is based on population.
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This is the system that keeps one branch from gaining too much power.
Checks and Balances
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If the county government plans to build a new school, what principle of government does that mainly apply to? 

A. Providing public services

B. Making economic decisions

C. Providing for national defense

A. Providing public services

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Which goal stated in the preamble means to make sure that everyone can live comfortably (have sufficient food, clothing, shelter etc. )?
Promote the general welfare
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What is freedom of expression"? Can schools limit a student's freedom of expression?

Freedom of expression is your right to express your opinions and feelings. Schools can set limits such as dress codes and rules for behavior that must be followed.

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Our government is "of the people, by the people and for the people". This type of government is called what? a. democracy b. dictatorship c. communism d. monarchy
a. democracy
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Congress is made up of two groups. Name those groups.
The Senate and The House of Representatives
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Which of the following is not a service provided by the FEDERAL government? a. Sanitation Worker b. Armed Forces c. National Guard d. Park Rangers
a. Sanitation Worker
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Which goal stated in the preamble says that they are going to keep our freedoms safe?
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
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Why is the Constitution called a "living document"?

It can be changed.

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The Treaty of Paris (1783) was an agreement between the American Colonists and King George III of Great Britain. What did the agreement do?

It officially ended the Revolutionary War.