Introduction to Government

The part of the US government that carries out laws is the

executive branch.

State governments must follow which type of laws?

federal

A purpose of government in the United States is to

guarantee rights for its citizens.

Read the quote from James Madison. If men were angels, no government would be necessary. . . . In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself. The main idea that Madison addresses in this passage is why the US government

is needed.

The part of the US government that interprets laws is the

judicial branch.

An example of a public safety service a government provides

police officers

A plan of action taken by government to achieve a goal is a

policy.

The document that provides the structure for the US government is

the US Constitution.

What does the US government help regulate?

the economy

What is the main reason voters choose political candidates?

to represent their interests in government