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Who is responsible for making laws in the United States?

The Judicial branch
The President
The Executive branch
The Legislative branch (correct)

What is the main function of the House of Representatives?

To enforce federal laws
To interpret laws and settle disputes
To approve bills and amendments to the constitution
To make and pass federal laws (correct)

What is the purpose of gerrymandering?

To ensure fair representation of all voters
To establish equal distribution of electoral votes
To create boundaries for voting (correct)
To eliminate political influence in voting districts

What was the outcome of the Missouri Compromise?

Admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the belief of Manifest Destiny?

Americans had the right to expand westward (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Senate in the United States government?

Approving bills and amendments to the Constitution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

Admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of interest groups in the US government?

Influencing the government (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief of Manifest Destiny?

Americans had the right to expand westward (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does gerrymandering involve?

Creating boundaries for voting (A) Signup and view all the answers

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