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1.
The first three words encompass all American citizens and serve to emphasize that the U.S. government is ruled by the people.
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Correct answers (choose one):
• capitalist economy
• market economy
Capitalism is a type of economic system wherein private individuals, and not the government, own the majority of businesses and can generate profit.
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3.
a) sets up the government b) defines the government c) protects basic rights of Americans
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4.
The states have the power to provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety, give a driver’s license, and approve zoning and land use.
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The “rule of law” means that everyone must follow the law.
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Congress, the president, and the courts are branches of the government.
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a) checks and balances b) separation of powers
Checks and balances ensure that no one branch in the U.S. government becomes too powerful.
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a) provide schooling and education b) provide protection (police) c) provide safety (fire departments) d) give a driver’s license e) approve zoning and land use
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9.
The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. It is the oldest written Constitution in the world.
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10.
a) to print money b) to declare war c) to create an army d) to make treaties
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