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Read the scenario.María Sánchez is favored to win several large districts in her state. This will give her an advantage in winning all of the state’s electoral votes. The state’s legislature, which is controlled by the opposing party, passes a voting law that cuts the number of polling places in large districts and makes it much more difficult to vote early.

A
It might help Sánchez’s candidacy by improving voter turnout in smaller districts.
B
It might harm Sánchez’s candidacy by weakening voter turnout in large districts.
C
It will not affect Sanchez’s candidacy because she will win the state’s electoral votes.
D
It will not affect Sanchez’s candidacy because the other candidate only does well in smaller districts.
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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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How is a state’s number of electoral votes determined?

A
by the average voter turnout in the state’s primary
B
by the state’s number of representatives in Congress
C
by the state’s governor, based on the state’s population
D
by the state’s legislature, based on the number of districts
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Which scenario is an example of how the legislative branch can check the power of the president?

A
Congress passes a law that increases taxes on some people, and the president vetoes the law.
B
The Senate does not confirm the person the president wants to appoint as secretary of defense.
C
The House of Representatives holds hearings on a new bill to encourage the use of green energy.
D
The Senate reviews a bill that the House has passed and sends it back to the House for changes.
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What is the role of the secretary of state?

A
to represent the country in legal matters
B
to plan responses to national security issues
C
to approve presidential appointments
D
to negotiate with foreign countries

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