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An organization that allows society to make and enforce public policies.

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Well the Government is necessary because it keeps people from doing whatever they want but also keeps things in order. It helps promote general welfare , secure blessings of liberty, offers laws, and defends the nation.

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This is the document that establishes the present federal government of the US and outlines its powers. IT can be changed through amendments.

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Whose responsibility is it to ensure there are no abuses of power within our government?

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Whose responsibility is it to ensure there are no abuses of power within our government?

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Checks and Balances were developed in the government to ensure that no one branch would gain more power over the other.

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These rights are protected under the Bill of Rights, and personal rights related to bearing arms and maintaining private residences.

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Amendments that affect me the most within my daily life.

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Amendments that affect me the most within my daily life.

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The amendments that affect me and my daily life would have to be the first and ninth amendments. I would say these affect my daily life because I talk freely everyday, I respect peoples beliefs even if they are different from mine. Also their are somethings that fall along with the ninth amendment that I follow behind everyday for example my right to privacy.

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Watch this video it pretty much sums up the question:)

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Is a system in which government's powers are restricted and individuals rights are protected.

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Democracy is a system of government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.

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Checks and Balances Constitution Lesson for Kids - Schoolhouse Rock

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School House Rock is an animated children's cartoon that teaches about the Constitution, the American Revolution, and other aspects of American politics, civics, and U.S. History. This video is part of a playlist with many hours of homeschooling videos and lessons: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL79156F04DE48560E Please share and enjoy with students, teachers and your kids.

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Why is having an understanding of the powers of our government and individual rights important?

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Why is having an understanding of the powers of our government and individual rights important?

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Its important to obtain a clear understanding of the powers within your government and your individual rights as a citizen to make sure your getting to equal and fair rights as everyone else.