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A trial court in the federal system is

A
the US Supreme Court.
B
the US Court of Appeals.
C
the US Court of Common Pleas.
D
the US Court of Claims.
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In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

A
It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.
B
It acts as the state’s legal adviser.
C
It oversees state agencies and elections.
D
It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.
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A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

A
colleges.
B
courthouses.
C
prisons.
D
hospitals.
4

Which of these statements about counties is true?

A
Counties determine state laws, and towns determine local laws.
B
In most states, each individual county has its own government.
C
The federal constitution determines the structure of a county government.
D
Several states may make up one county and share the same government.
5

A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

A
they serve four year terms of office.
B
they are usually elected by popular vote.
C
they are responsible for making state laws.
D
they have budget-approval responsibilities.
6

Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

A
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
B
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
C
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
D
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
7

A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

A
can authorize similar action in the future.
B
can stop similar action in the future.
C
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
D
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
8

The role of the president has evolved over time because

A
the needs of the nation have changed.
B
the role of the executive branch has changed.
C
the role of Congress has changed.
D
the needs of the chief of staff have changed.
9

Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?

A
serving on committees
B
meeting with constituents
C
voting on bills
D
speaking on the House floor
10

What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

A
calling a recess
B
invoking cloture
C
ending the session
D
ignoring the person
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

A
approve international treaties.
B
advise during negotiations.
C
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
D
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
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What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

A
federal and state
B
county and municipal
C
state and municipal
D
state and county
13

Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

A
businesses.
B
security.
C
health care.
D
military resources.
14

How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

A
They have larger staffs.
B
They are more specialized.
C
They maintain national security.
D
They create rules and regulations.
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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

A
supports and advises the president
B
leads legislative departments
C
nominates and advises the president
D
leads all branches of the military
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According to President Truman, which of the following outcomes were predicted by many experts in the years following the end of World War II?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
inflation
B
World War III
C
economic collapse
D
economic stabilization

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