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1. What are the three branches of government?
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
2. What is each branch responsible for?
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
3. The capital is the center of our government. Where was our first capital located? Where is it located today?
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids
4. Where is the center of the government for our state?
Quick Facts: Learn About Your State
5. What is the top executive of our state called and what is his name?
6. What is the United States motto?
7. What is the top executive in the federal government called?
8. Who is the top executive of our federal government now?
9. Why do we need to have a government? What might happen if there was no government?
10. How are laws made?
11. How does a Maryland bill become a law?
12. Give an example of a state law?
13. Give an example of a federal law?
14. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
15. What is the main purpose of the US Constitution?
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