One responsibility of the government is to provide public works, which includes setting wage and safety rules
regulating industry and trade
building bridges and roads
hiring firefighters and police
officers
managing public transportation systems
maintaining parks and public spaces
providing clean and safe drinking water
ensuring access to healthcare and education for all citizens
implementing social welfare programs
protecting the environment
managing public utilities such as electricity and telecommunications
promoting economic development and infrastructure projects
administering justice and upholding the rule of law.
The part of the US government that carries out laws is the
• legislative branch.
• judicial branch.
• executive branch.
• congressional branch.
The correct answer is the executive branch.
Which statement best describes how the US Constitution affects the separation of powers in the federal government?
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It divides government into three branches, overseen by the president.
It guarantees that separate branches of government have similar powers.
It divides government into three branches with separate powers.
It guarantees that separate branches of government have unlimited powers.