a section or part of our government with a specific responsibility.
Branch of government
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A section or division within the Constitution
Article
15
the power one branch of government has to check or limit the power of another branch.
Checks and Balances
15
An introduction to the U.S. Constitution that states its goals and purposes.
Preamble
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to make sure the laws are being followed
Enforce
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3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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the division of powers of our government into three separate branches.
Separation of Powers
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Decide whether the following statement is an obligation or a responsibility: Enrique attended a civic meeting in support of school reform.
Responsibility
15
Complete the following statement using the options below: John Locke's ideas of _____________ and ______________ influenced the founding fathers and their writing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
Consent of the Governed and unalienable Natural Rights
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What does the Rule of Law allow people to do?
No one is above the law/ allows people to follow the law equally
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Which natural rights are found in the U.S. Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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What is propaganda?
to influence the views of audiences
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Why did the federalists believe that the Constitution should be ratified?
The government was too weak
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True or false: Paying taxes and following the law are responsibilities of citizens