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What branch of government does the president belong to?

The Executive branch 

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Explain how this type of government works: Anarchy 

Absence of law with little governmental power. Usually occurs with failed government. 

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Who is the President of the United States 

Joe Biden 

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How many levels are there in government? What are they?

Federal, State, and Local

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What is the name of the TV show that Ms. Roche likes to play during class. 

Schoolhouse Rock 

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What branch does the courts belong to?

Judicial 

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Explain how this type of government works: Democratic Republic 

Citizens vote or elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf. 

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Who is the vice president of the United States 

Kamala Harris

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Where can we see a direct democracy in U.S government?

When citizens are voting for a representative/president. 

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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? 

  • There was no federal tax
  • There was no national income
  • There was no military (only state militaries)
  • All 13 representatives needed to be in attendance
  • A super majority was needed to create/amend laws
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What branch of governemnt handles the national budget?

The Executive 

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Explain how this type of government works: Dictatorship

One person or a small group holds complete control. Usually rules with absolute power.

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Who is our Democratic representative in the Senate 

Tami Baldwin 

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When can we see Representative Democracy in U.S. government.  

We have representatives who vote on laws for citizens. 

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Relationship between Legislative and Executive branches: Would a monarchy have an Executive, Legislative, or both. 

They would have executive only or they would have both. 

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Which branch of government does congress belong to?

The Legislative branch 

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Explain how this type of government works: Monarchy 

Power rests with a king or queen and passes down bloodlines. Some have absolute power and other have not.  

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Who is our Republican representative in the Senate? 

Ron Johnson 

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What would American government look like if it was a One Party Government? 

  • We would not have the H of R and the Senate at the same time
  • One of the political parties would have complete control
  • There would not be a state and federal government
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Why wouldn't checks and balances not work with government that only had two branches? Why does it work with three branches better? 

If there were only two branches, one can become more powerful and overthrow the other one with ease. If there are three branches; it is harder for one branch to overtake two other branches. 

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True or False: The judicial branch ensures that laws are being carried out in a manner that does not infringe on the constitutional rights of its citizens. 

True

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Explain how this type of government works: Direct Democracy

Ruled by the people. Citizens make all the decisions on all issues in society. Works best in small communities. 

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Who is the Wisconsin 3rd district representor? 

Ron Kind 

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What were three reasons the colonies wanted independence from the British? 

  • Taxation without representation
  • Trade restrictions
  • Acts  
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What branch of Government is the most powerful?

None of them. That's why we have checks and balances.