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the Department of Justice
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the Department of State
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the Department of Homeland Security
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the Department of Defense
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Cabinet members are responsible for

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passing laws.
B
making policies.
C
proposing bills.
D
giving speeches.
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Which describes cabinet members?

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They lead the executive branch.
B
They lead executive departments.
C
They lead the House and Senate.
D
They lead independent agencies.
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To become leaders of the executive bureaucracy, cabinet members are approved by

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the president.
B
the Senate.
C
the House.
D
the vice president.
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The executive department that regulates airlines is

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the Department of Transportation.
B
the Department of Homeland Security.
C
the Department of the Interior.
D
the Department of Commerce.
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Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury?

A
Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them.
B
Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.
C
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
D
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
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Which executive agency would most likely be involved in cases of foreign espionage?

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the Central Intelligence Agency
B
the Department of State
C
the Department of Defense
D
the Securities and Exchange Commission
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The executive agency that provides people with retirement income is

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the Department of Labor.
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the Department of Commerce.
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the Social Security Administration.
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the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Which statement about independent executive agencies is most accurate?

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Independent executive agencies handle day-to-day operations for the president.
B
Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus.
C
Independent executive agencies are headed by a secretary who advises the president.
D
Independent executive agencies belong to the cabinet.

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