Pre-Test

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Pre-Test
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• Name three example of how the U.S. government
  preserves and protects citizens rights.

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• How did the Preamble of the Declaration of
  Independence help lead to the rights for all
  citizens?

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• Describe how the Constitution helped lead to the
  rights for all citizens.

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• What are the goals of the Preamble to the
  Constitution?

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• Identify the processes to change the U.S.
  Constitution.

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• Explain the 3 Branches of the U.S. Government.

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• Compare a monarchy to a democracy.

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• What freedoms are guaranteed in the Bill of
  Rights?

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• Describe the functions of each of the 3 branches
  of government.

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• Compare and contrast separation of powers to
  checks and balances.

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• Define federalism.

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• Compare and contrast state and national
  government powers.

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• What is the difference between federalism and
  separation of powers?

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• What powers are given to state government?

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• What powers are given to the national government?

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• What powers are shared between the state and
  national government?

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• Provide three examples of how the U.S. government
  preserves and protects citizens rights.

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• Name three duties and responsibilities of
  citizens.

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• Explain how citizens must be involved for the
  government to function.

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• What is the function of the executive branch?

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• What is the function of the legislative branch?

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• What is the function of the judicial branch?

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• Give one example of how each branch can check the
  powers of the other two branches.