Unit 1 Test Review US Govt

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What does the Legislative branch do?

Back

Makes the laws

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What does the Executive branch do?

Back

Enforces/carries out the laws

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What does the Judicial branch do?

Back

Interprets the laws

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What does 'separation of powers' mean?

Back

Government power is divided among three branches

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Why did the Founders set up separation of powers?

Back

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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What is Direct Democracy?

Back

Citizens vote directly on laws

Front

What is Monarchy?

Back

Power is held by one leader or a family, sometimes claiming rule by divine right

Front

What is Republic / Representative Democracy?

Back

People elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws for them

Front

What is Authoritarian/Dictatorship?

Back

Power is held by a single leader or small group with limited freedoms for citizens

Front

What is Theocracy?

Back

Based on religious law or authority