Unit 4 U. S. Government Flashcard

Front

Which branch of government carries out and enforces laws?

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Executive Branch

Front

Which branch of government has two parts?

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The Legislative Branch

Front

Which branch of government makes sure laws are fair and decide the consequences for people who break the laws?

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Judicial Branch

Front

How many people are in the House of Representatives?

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435

Front

What does "consent of the governed" mean?

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The people give the power by voting for leaders. They elect officials to govern them.

Front

All the following are services provided by local government except: Street Lights, Trash Pick Up, Parks Services, Pizza Delivery

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Pizza Delivery

Front

Which statements describe the legislative branch? Options: This branch carries out and enforces laws., This branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives., The power in the branch is given to the President and Vice-President of the United States., The people in this branch are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

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This branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Front

The people in this branch of government makes sure laws are fair, is the highest court in the United States, and are chosen by the president.

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Judicial Branch

Front

U. S. citizens elect the leaders of our country. The elected leader of a city or town is called the

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mayor

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U. S. citizens elect the leaders of our country. The leader of the United States is

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president