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

t
they serve four year terms of office.
t
they are usually elected by popular vote.
t
they are responsible for making state laws.
t
they have budget-approval responsibilities.
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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
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A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

c
colleges.
c
courthouses.
p
prisons.
h
hospitals.
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Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

b
businesses.
s
security.
h
health care.
m
military resources.
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What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

c
calling a recess
i
invoking cloture
e
ending the session
i
ignoring the person
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How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

T
They have larger staffs.
T
They are more specialized.
T
They maintain national security.
T
They create rules and regulations.
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Why does California have the most seats in the House?

I
It is the state with the largest population.
I
It is the state with the largest land area.
I
Its smallest districts are the most populated.
I
Its major cities are the most populated.
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How many times is a witness typically questioned in a criminal trial?

A
one time
B
two times
C
three times
D
four times
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Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
A
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
T
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
T
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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Which of these statements about counties is true?

C
Counties determine state laws, and towns determine local laws.
I
In most states, each individual county has its own government.
T
The federal constitution determines the structure of a county government.
S
Several states may make up one county and share the same government.
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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

s
supports and advises the president
l
leads legislative departments
n
nominates and advises the president
l
leads all branches of the military
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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

h
higher than independent agencies.
h
higher than the vice president.
l
lower than executive departments.
l
lower than administrators and staff.
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Which of the following 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 legislative branch.
D
the Department of Defense.
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most likely

t
the vice president
a
a senator
a
a cabinet member
t
the chief of staff

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