Introduction to government

Citizens would most likely state their views about issues affecting their community during

A city council meeting

A purpose of government in the United States is to

Guarantee rights for its citizens

Which statement best describes how the US constitution affects the separation of powers in the federal government?

It divides government into three branches with separate powers

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 is the main reason voters choose political candidates?

To represent their interests in government

The part of the US government that interprets laws is the

Judicial branch

The government provides a number of public welfare services, including

Public education

The division of the US government into three branches is called

separation of powers