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The federal government recognizes the sovereignty of many Indigenous tribes, meaning that the tribes have

A
their own armies and navies.
B
their own diplomats and ambassadors.
C
the right to ignore federal laws.
D
the right of self government.
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A student is writing an informative essay about the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). How would FEMA’s website differ from an outside source?

A
The FEMA website would be more likely to have information that would need to be verified than an outside source.
B
The FEMA website would be more likely to have accurate information than an outside source.
C
The FEMA website would be more likely to report negative information about the agency than an outside source.
D
The FEMA website would be more likely to include secondhand information than an outside source.
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In addition to the Supreme Court, the federal court system includes

A
appellate and trial courts.
B
trial and superior courts.
C
appellate and superior courts.
D
trial and district courts.
4

The Executive Office of the President is led by

A
the cabinet.
B
the chief of staff.
C
the vice president.
D
the secretary of state.
5

Every __________ one-third of all Senate seats are up for election.

A
four years.
B
two years.
C
six years.
D
single year.
6

What is the hierarchy in the structure of the House?

A
The members are at the top, and the floor leaders are at the bottom.
B
The Speaker is at the top, and the whips are at the bottom.
C
The floor leaders are at the top, and the members are at the bottom.
D
The Speaker is at the top, and the members are at the bottom.
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What is one rule a writer should keep in mind while doing research for an informative essay?

A
Look for resources from commercial websites.
B
Find information on other topics to provide background.
C
Avoid educational institutions and government agencies.
D
Avoid sources that are not academic or professional.
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Who has to approve the governor’s appointment of judges?

A
the Senate
B
the voters
C
the House
D
the justices
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A losing party in a federal trial court can

A
ask for a retrial in the same court.
B
ask for a different judge in the same court.
C
appeal to a higher federal court.
D
appeal to one of 94 lower courts.
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Which is the most accurate description of the executive office of the president?

A
groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
B
groups of advisers who help the president
C
groups of advisers who oversee national security
D
groups of advisers who oversee the economy
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Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

A
a defendant is innocent or guilty.
B
a case should go to the Supreme Court.
C
a case should be heard in federal court.
D
a lower court made an error in a case.
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How does the majority party in the House of Representivies exercise power over a committee?

A
by preventing a committee from meeting
B
by rejecting the findings of the committee
C
by appointing the whip as a voting member of the committee
D
by appointing the chair and a majority of the members
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Which statement correctly describes the Senate?

A
Senators serve a two year term.
B
There are a total of one hundred members of the Senate.
C
There are a total of fifty members of the Senate.
D
The number of Senators is determined by state population.
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The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the

A
Majority Whip.
B
Speaker of the House.
C
President of the House.
D
Sergeant at Arms.
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What role does the vice president serve in the executive branch?

A
Serve as acting president when necessary
B
Serve as the main advisor to the president
C
Serve to enact enforcement of laws
D
Serve as Chief of Staff
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For a piece of legislation to proceed to the Senate, it needs a certain number of votes. Whose job is it to organize votes by members within each party?

A
the committee
B
the floor leader
C
the caucus
D
the whip
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The primary goal of the Centennial Accord of 1989 was to

A
give the tribes full responsibility for providing services to their citizens.
B
regulate tribal casinos through federal and state agencies.
C
improve relations between Washington state and the tribal governments.
D
weaken the concept of tribal sovereignty in Washington state.
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Who is the acting floor leader and most powerful member of the Senate?

A
the Sergeant at Arms
B
the Senate Majority Leader
C
the Majority Party Whip
D
the President of the Senate
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The responsibility for preparing the state’s annual budget falls to

A
the state treasurer.
B
the state legislature.
C
the secretary of state.
D
the state’s governor.
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Which best explains how the structure of the president’s executive office helps fulfill its role?

A
The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
B
The office has a single level of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
C
The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as the sole adviser to the president.
D
The office is led by the vice president, who serves as a key adviser to the president.

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