INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT
Which statement best describes a similarity between voting in the US and in other democratic countries?
In some countries, citizens have the right to vote but choose not to.
Which statement best describes the two main functions of US government?
It creates laws and provides leadership.
Citizens would most likely state their views about issues affecting their community during
a city council meeting.
A country governed by a central party is best characterized as
communist.
State governments must follow which type of laws?
federal
A purpose of government in the United States is to
guarantee rights for its citizens.
The part of the US government that interprets laws is the
judicial branch.
The government provides a number of public safety services, including
law enforcement.
An example of a public safety service a government provides is
police officers.
What is the main reason voters choose political candidates?
to represent their interests in government