6th Grade SS - European Government

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What is government?

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The system by which a country is organized.

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Why were governments first created?

Back

to keep order and protect the people

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What is sovereignty?

Back

the right of a country or group of people to rule themselves

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What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

Back

create laws for the country

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What role does Simon have in the government?

Back

member of the House of Commons

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In what type of legislature does Howard work?

Back

Bicameral legislature

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What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?

Back

enforce laws within the country

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What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?

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settle disputes between citizens

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What is the difference between a bicameral and a unicameral legislature?

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bicameral - two houses, unicameral - one house

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Which part of the government has the most power in a federal government?

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central and local government