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How does a treaty become official?

A
It is approved by a majority of the Senate.
B
It is approved by two-thirds of Congress.
C
It is approved by two-thirds of the Senate.
D
It is approved by a majority of the House.
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The Electoral College is the process set by the US Constitution for

A
selecting the president.
B
selecting presidential candidates.
C
determining the popular vote.
D
determining the size of Congress.
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In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to serve as president. In 2020, Kamala Harris became vice president, making her the first woman of color to serve in an elected role in the executive branch.

A
The executive branch has mirrored the population of the United States.
B
The executive branch has been led almost entirely by White men.
C
The executive branch has been led mainly by White men and women.
D
The executive branch has been relatively diverse for most of its history.
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What responsibility do all cabinet members share?

A
to advise the president
B
to deal with the military
C
to negotiate with foreign countries
D
to swear in members of the Senate
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How can Congress override a presidential veto?

A
with a two-thirds approval
B
with a three-fourths approval
C
if all members approve
D
it a simple majority approves
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How does impeachment place a check on the president?

A
It overturns any laws signed by the president.
B
It can result in the president’s removal from office.
C
It takes some executive powers away from the president.
D
It can override a presidential veto without a supermajority.

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