Questions
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Although there may be other correct answers, you have to choose from the given answer options.
11.
What is the economic system in the United States?
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capitalist economy
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market economy
12.
What is the “rule of law”?
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Everyone must follow the law.
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Leaders must obey the law.
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Government must obey the law.
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No one is above the law.
13.
Name one branch or part of the government.
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Congress
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legislative
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President
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executive
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the courts
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judicial
14.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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checks and balances
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separation of powers
15.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
16.
Who makes federal laws?
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Congress
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Senate and House (of Representatives)
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(U.S. or national) legislature
17.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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the Senate and House of Representatives
18.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
19.
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?