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Which level of government is most local to a citizen?

A
the county level
B
the federal level
C
the municipal level
D
the state level
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Who is the state of Arizona’s top legal authority?

A
the association of county sheriffs
B
the secretary of state
C
the attorney general
D
the superintendent of public instruction
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The number of representatives from a state could increase if

A
the state population increased.
B
the number of senators increased.
C
the number of representatives from another state increased.
D
the number of districts in the state increased.
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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.
5

Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

A
lower than administrators and staff.
B
lower than executive departments.
C
higher than the vice president.
D
higher than independent agencies.
6

The size of the congressional districts is based on population. Therefore,

A
the amount of territory in each district is equal to the other districts.
B
the higher the population, the more state senators in each district.
C
the number of people in each district is equal to the other districts.
D
the higher the population, the more representatives in each district.
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Who speaks for the party and helps the party to agree?

A
Whips
B
Floor Leaders
C
Speaker of the House
D
At large representatives
8

Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

A
to make decisions based on the law.
B
to hear certain kinds of cases.
C
to make decisions based on precedents.
D
to hear arguments from different parties.
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Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments?

A
counties, states, and municipalities
B
states and municipalities
C
counties and states
D
counties and municipalities
10

A senator’s term of office is

A
eight years.
B
six years.
C
two years.
D
four years.
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Which is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?

A
the executive branch
B
the State Department
C
the Department of Defense
D
the legislative branch
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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 lower house not just in name, but in action.
B
The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord.
C
The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.
D
The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.
13

Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

A
the chief of staff
B
a cabinet member
C
a senator
D
the vice president
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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, selecting a jury, appealing the case
C
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
D
assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case

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