6.1 Introduction to the U.S. Government

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Why is it important for a government to be based on the principles of democracy?

Because it allows leaders to make decisions without input

Because it ensures power is held by the people and their representatives

Because it prevents any form of decision-making

Because it only benefits elected officials

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Rule of Law' in the U.S. government?

Only citizens must follow the law, not officials.

Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.

Government officials are above the law.

Only the president must follow the law.

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Which democratic idea ensures that citizens have certain rights and freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution?

Federalism

Separation of Powers

Individual Rights

Rule of Law

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Which of the following are key democratic ideas in the U.S. government?

Rule of Law

Individual Rights

Separation of Powers

Federalism

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Fill in the blank: Sharing power between the national and

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governments is called federalism.

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This purpose of the U.S. government is ____ and it is important because ____.

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