Foundations of Government Unit 1

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The 3 main types of democracy are

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Direct

Representative

Republic

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The meaning of "to form a more perfect union"

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To improve the relationship between states and to create a stronger national government

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If something is a duty of a US citizen, that means it is

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required by law

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Serving on a jury is a ____ because it is _________

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duty/required by law

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If something is a responsibility of a US citizen it is _____

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voluntary and contributes to society

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The primary purpose of government is to

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establish and enforce laws, maintain order, protect individual rights, provide for common good

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The 3 branches of the US government are

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Legislative, executive, judicial

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Sovereignty means

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the authority of a state to govern itself and make its own laws

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The US uses _____ democracy

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Representative

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Petitioning the government is

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one responsibility of a US citizen