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A senator’s term of office is

A
four years.
B
six years.
C
eight years.
D
two years.
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The executive branch in Georgia is responsible for

A
carrying out laws.
B
overriding laws.
C
interpreting laws.
D
enacting laws.
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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

A
to hear certain kinds of cases.
B
to hear arguments from different parties.
C
to make decisions based on precedents.
D
to make decisions based on the law.
4

In a civil court case, the defendant is the person who

A
claims that a suspect has committed a felony or misdemeanor.
B
was wrongly harmed by someone who committed a tort.
C
goes on trial for potentially committing a felony or misdemeanor.
D
has committed a tort that has wrongly harmed someone else.
5

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

A
the State Department
B
the Department of Defense
C
the legislative branch
D
the executive branch
6

The office of the president is part of

A
the legislative branch.
B
the State Department.
C
the Department of Defense.
D
the executive branch.
7

Which are examples of services provided by counties? Choose four correct answers.

A
holding elections
B
operating public schools
C
providing for public safety
D
running county courts
E
enforcing building codes
F
enforcing housing codes
G
establishing local transportation laws
8

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
9

Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

A
lower than executive departments.
B
higher than independent agencies.
C
lower than administrators and staff.
D
higher than the vice president.
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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 is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.
B
The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action.
C
The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.
D
The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord.
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Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

A
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
B
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court
C
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case
D
assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
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Which examples would fall under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission in Georgia? Choose four correct answers.

A
A gas company wants to install a pipeline.
B
A power company seeks to install solar panels.
C
An oil company spills oil into a river.
D
A phone company provides poor service.
E
An electricity company wants to raise rates.
F
A construction company wins a paving job.
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In a criminal court case, the defendant is the person who

A
claims that a suspect has committed a felony or misdemeanor.
B
goes on trial for potentially committing a felony or misdemeanor.
C
has committed a tort that has wrongly harmed someone else.
D
was wrongly harmed by someone who committed a tort.
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Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

A
a senator
B
the chief of staff
C
a cabinet member
D
the vice president
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Which of these is the strongest example of multilateral foreign policy?

A
One nation refuses to trade with a rival nation because it does not allow women to vote in an upcoming election.
B
One nation states publicly that it will refuse to trade with any nation that criticizes its leader.
C
Two rival nations go to war with one another over disputed territory.
D
Two allied nations enforce economic sanctions on a country until its government changes a key policy.
17

The number of representatives from a state could increase if

A
the number of senators increased.
B
the number of districts in the state increased.
C
the state population increased.
D
the number of representatives from another state increased.
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How can the President influence the establishment of US foreign policy?

A
declaring war
B
negotiating treaties
C
increasing spending on foreign aid
D
confirming ambassadors

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