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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 districts in the state increased.
D
the number of representatives from another state increased.
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Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

A
the vice president
B
a cabinet member
C
a senator
D
the chief of staff
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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

A
to make decisions based on precedents.
B
to make decisions based on the law.
C
to hear arguments from different parties.
D
to hear certain kinds of cases.
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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 can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.
C
The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord.
D
The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action.
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Which of these are the main responsibilities of the judicial branch of government? Choose two correct answers.

A
writing laws
B
interpreting laws
C
deciding on laws
D
carrying out laws
E
passing laws
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Washington voters elect commissioners, sheriffs, and treasurers to help run the

A
state’s towns and cities.
B
state’s 39 counties.
C
Temple of Justice.
D
house of representatives.
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Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?

A
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case
B
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
C
assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
D
assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court
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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

A
higher than independent agencies.
B
lower than executive departments.
C
lower than administrators and staff.
D
higher than the vice president.
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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 Department of Defense
B
the executive branch
C
the legislative branch
D
the State Department
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The office of the president is part of

A
the legislative branch.
B
the Department of Defense.
C
the executive branch.
D
the State Department.
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A senator’s term of office is

A
four years.
B
eight years.
C
six years.
D
two years.
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What type of writing educates readers about a topic?

A
a narrative essay
B
a descriptive essay
C
an informative essay
D
an argumentative essay
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Who speaks for the party and helps the party to agree?

A
Whips
B
At large representatives
C
Floor Leaders
D
Speaker of the House
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What is the last phase of writing an informative essay?

A
the research phase
B
the draft phase
C
the revision phase
D
the outline phase

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