Government and Citizenship Flashcard

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What are the three branches of government in the United States?

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executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch

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What are the rights of a citizen in a democratic country? Options: Right to bear arms, right to own property, right to healthcare, right to education; Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to vote, right to a fair trial, right to privacy, and right to participate in the political process.

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Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to vote, right to a fair trial, right to privacy, and right to participate in the political process.

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What is the minimum age requirement to vote in most countries?

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18

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What is the role of the executive branch of government?

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Enforcing laws and carrying out day-to-day operations of the government.

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What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?

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The main difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is the distribution of power and decision-making authority.

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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legislative branch

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What are some examples of citizenship rights? Options: Right to bear arms, right to privacy, right to education, right to healthcare, Right to vote, right to freedom of speech, right to a fair trial, right to equal protection under the law

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Right to vote, right to freedom of speech, right to a fair trial, right to equal protection under the law

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What is the purpose of elections in a democratic society?

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To allow citizens to choose their representatives and leaders through a fair and transparent process.

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What are the different types of government systems? Options: democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism, and anarchy, oligarchy, theocracy, fascism

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democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism, and anarchy

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What are the different types of government systems? Options: democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism, and anarchy, oligarchy, theocracy, fascism

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democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism, and anarchy