US Government and Civics
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What is an example of a civic respondsibility?

  • Voting in elections (correct)
  • Exercising freedom of speech
  • Paying taxes
  • Serving on a jury

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers?

  • To give more power to the legislative branch
  • To ensure the President has absolute power
  • To eliminate the judicial branch
  • To divide power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches (correct)

What is an example of a right guaranteed to citizens?

  • Paying taxes
  • Freedom of religion (correct)
  • OBEYING LAWS
  • Serving on a jury

What is the main function of the executive branch?

<p>Enforces laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of federalism?

<p>To divide power between the national government and state governments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is civic participation important?

<p>It holds elected officials accountable and influences policy decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

<p>Judicial Branch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

<p>To ensure power is not concentrated in one branch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of civic participation?

<p>Voting in a local election (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a federal system?

<p>A system of government where power is divided between the national and state governments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a constitutional principle?

<p>Separation of Powers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

<p>To make the laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rights and Responsibilities

  • Rights:
    • Fundamental freedoms and protections guaranteed to citizens
    • Examples: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to a fair trial
  • Responsibilities:
    • Obligations and duties expected of citizens
    • Examples: paying taxes, obeying laws, serving on a jury
  • Civic duties:
    • Voluntary activities that contribute to the common good
    • Examples: voting, volunteering, participating in community service

Government Structure

  • Federal System:
    • Divided power between national government and state governments
    • Examples: federal government handles foreign policy, state governments handle education
  • Levels of Government:
    • Federal government
    • State governments
    • Local governments (cities, counties)

Civic Participation

  • Ways to Participate:
    • Voting in elections
    • Contacting elected officials
    • Participating in protests or demonstrations
    • Volunteering for political campaigns
  • Importance of Participation:
    • Holds elected officials accountable
    • Influences policy decisions
    • Strengthens democracy

Constitutional Principles

  • Separation of Powers:
    • Division of power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches
    • Prevents abuse of power and promotes checks and balances
  • Federalism:
    • Division of power between national government and state governments
    • Promotes regional autonomy and national unity
  • Rule of Law:
    • Government and citizens are subject to the law
    • Protects individual rights and promotes fairness

Branches of Government

  • Legislative Branch:
    • Makes laws (Congress)
    • Composed of Senate and House of Representatives
  • Executive Branch:
    • Enforces laws (President)
    • Head of state and head of government
  • Judicial Branch:
    • Interprets laws (Supreme Court)
    • Ensures laws align with Constitution

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