Chapter 11 lesson 1

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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What is the constitution?

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The constitution is the supreme law of a country that outlines the framework of government and the rights of the citizens.

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What type of government does the United States have?

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Democracy

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What is a democracy?

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A democracy is a system of government where the people have the authority to choose their governing officials.

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What are the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?

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Rights include voting, free speech, and fair trial; responsibilities include obeying laws, paying taxes, and jury duty.

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What does the judicial branch do?

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The judicial branch interprets laws and administers justice.

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What does the legislative branch do?

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The legislative branch makes laws.

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What does the executive branch do?

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The executive branch enforces laws and administers the government.

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What are checks and balances?

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Checks and balances are mechanisms that allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.

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What two groups make up Congress?

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House of Representatives and Senate