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Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

A
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case
B
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
C
assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
D
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court
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What formal power would the president use to enact an economic stimulus bill?

A
sign a bill which Congress has passed
B
propose a bill for Congress to pass
C
address Congress to gain their support for the bill
D
use social media to influence public opinion
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best

s
serving on a committee
m
meeting with constituents
m
meeting with state officials
c
confirming federal appointments
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Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

p
president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader
m
majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate
m
majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate
p
president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader
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A child’s adoptive parents go to court to finalize the child’s adoption. This court would most likely be a court with which jurisdiction?

A
a court of civil jurisdiction
B
a court of original jurisdiction
C
a court of limited jurisdiction
D
a court of general jurisdiction
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How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

A
Both hear cases from lower courts.
B
Both have judges and juries.
C
Both hear civil cases only.
D
Both hear all cases brought to them.
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Which is generally true of the lower house in a state legislative branch?

A
It manages state agencies.
B
It oversees state elections.
C
It has more members than the Senate.
D
It has fewer members than the Senate.
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Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury?

A
Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them.
B
Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.
C
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
D
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
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Which statement describes joint committees?

A
They contain members from both major political parties.
B
Once created, they will continue to function unless disbanded by the passage of a law.
C
They function to serve the purposes of only the political party currently in the majority.
D
Members are appointed by the president of the United States.
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Which statement illustrates the domino effect of one person’s crime on an entire community?

A
The criminal’s actions may cause his employer to lose money.
B
The criminal’s friends might decide to follow his example.
C
The criminal may face a prison sentence.
D
The criminal may lose money through being fined for his crime.
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A challenge that modern presidents face is

A
leading their political party.
B
issuing executive orders.
C
recognizing foreign nations.
D
granting pardons.
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Which statement about independent executive agencies is most accurate?

A
Independent executive agencies handle day-to-day operations for the president.
B
Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus.
C
Independent executive agencies are headed by a secretary who advises the president.
D
Independent executive agencies belong to the cabinet.
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Sanitation standards are part of a state’s responsibility to protect

A
public infrastructure.
B
public health.
C
public safety.
D
public education.
15

Most of the recent crimes in the United States have been crimes against

A
people.
B
property.
C
public safety.
D
the environment.
16

In addition to the Supreme Court, the federal court system includes

A
appellate and trial courts.
B
trial and district courts.
C
appellate and superior courts.
D
trial and superior courts.
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Who is the acting floor leader and most powerful member of the Senate?

A
the Sergeant at Arms
B
the Majority Party Whip
C
the Senate Majority Leader
D
the President of the Senate
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Who speaks for the party and helps the party to agree?

W
Whips
F
Floor Leaders
A
At large representatives
S
Speaker of the House
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In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda?

A
the Majority Whip
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the Committee Chair

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