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In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

a
a trial court.
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a circuit court.
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an appellate court.
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a superior court.
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Which type of governmental power does a unitary system hold?

A
centralized power
B
state power
C
shared power
D
local power
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According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "Happy Holidays” sign in class be viewed?

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The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.
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The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.
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The display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
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The display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.
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What is the difference between the establishment clause and the free-exercise clause?

A
The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion while the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
B
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
C
The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from expressing their religious beliefs.
D
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from being able to express their beliefs.
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A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

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they serve four year terms of office.
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they are usually elected by popular vote.
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they are responsible for making state laws.
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they have budget-approval responsibilities.

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