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The branches of state government are established by

A
the US Constitution.
B
a state’s constitution.
C
the citizens of a state.
D
a state’s governor.
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Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

A
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court
B
assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
C
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
D
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case
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Which actions describe Nina Otero-Warren's contributions to her community? Select all that apply.

A
She helped pass the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
B
She improved health and education services for women and children.
C
She worked to stop women from voting.
D
She led efforts to include Spanish language in public schools.
E
She was one of the first Hispanic women to run for U.S. Congress.
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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

A
higher than the vice president.
B
lower than administrators and staff.
C
higher than independent agencies.
D
lower than executive departments.
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Which section of New Mexico's Constitution includes the "Ironclad Clauses" that protect individual rights?

A
Article III, Section 2
B
Article II, Section 5
C
Article I, Section 1
D
Article V, Section 3
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The office of the president is part of

A
the Department of Defense.
B
the legislative branch.
C
the State Department.
D
the executive branch.
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What is another name for the governor of a state?

A
attorney general
B
chief executive
C
secretary of state
D
vice president
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Who speaks for the party and helps the party to agree?

A
Speaker of the House
B
At large representatives
C
Whips
D
Floor Leaders
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A senator’s term of office is

A
two years.
B
eight years.
C
four years.
D
six years.
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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

A
to make decisions based on the law.
B
to make decisions based on precedents.
C
to hear certain kinds of cases.
D
to hear arguments from different parties.
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The number of representatives from a state could increase if

A
the number of senators increased.
B
the state population increased.
C
the number of representatives from another state increased.
D
the number of districts in the state increased.
13

Which are rights held by Washington’s Indigenous nations? Choose three correct answers.

A
to make tribal laws
B
to ignore federal laws
C
to form armies or navies
D
to run gambling casinos
E
to form a government
F
to write new state laws
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Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

A
the chief of staff
B
the vice president
C
a senator
D
a cabinet member
15

Which is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?

A
the legislative branch
B
the Department of Defense
C
the executive branch
D
the State Department
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Read Vice President Aaron Burr’s quote about the Senate. [The Senate] is a sanctuary; a citadel of law, of order, and of liberty; and it is here - it is here, in this exalted refuge; here, if anywhere, will resistance be made to the storms of political phrensy and the silent arts of corruption. What was Burr most likely saying about the Senate?

A
The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord.
B
The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.
C
The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.
D
The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action.

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