a form of government where the political party with the most seats in the parliament forms the government, and the head of government is responsible to the parliament and the people.
presidential democracy
autocracy
monarchy
parlamentary democracy
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A system of checks and balances protects against
any single branch of government from becoming too powerful
government being too powerful overall.
any signle branch of government making bad decisions.
branches of government fighting with each other
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The English word 'Halloween' comes from
"Hello Evening"
"Hello wine!"
All holes win!
"All Hallows' Eve"
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Legislative Branch is made of
president and his/her cabinet
just the president
house of representatives and senate
supreme court justices
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Caramel apples are
whole apples covered in a layer of caramel.
this is just a metaphor
apples made of caramel only
apple caramel candies
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This document guarantees civil rights and liberties to individuals, and reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the people or the states. It also defines citizens' rights in relation to the government.
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Supreme Court Journal
bill of rights
The Constitution
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What Door-to-Door Tradition Came Before Trick-or-Treating? (became its prototype)
Christmas caroling
Thanksgiving food begging
Street money begging
Religious door-to-door visits
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During the election campaign, candidates strive to convince voters that they
should belong to their party
politicians are corrupt and cannot be trusted
will have a hard time being a president
are the best candidate
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a legal doctrine that maintained races could be separated as long as facilities and opportunities were equal
separate but equal
separate but legal and equal
separate but legal
equal and legal
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The separation or isolation of a race, class, or ethnic group by enforced or voluntary residence in a restricted area, by barriers to social intercourse, by separate educational facilities, or by other discriminatory means.