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The conclusion of an informative essay should

A
offer a clear statement that describes what the essay will discuss.
B
give clear examples, offer supporting details, and cite all sources.
C
restate the evidence and present a final opinion for the reader.
D
organize the essay, including the main topic and the subtopics.
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The Constitution limits the executive branch from declaring war by giving that power to

A
the judicial branch.
B
the legislative branch.
C
the leader of the Senate.
D
the leader of the House.
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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.
B
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
C
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
D
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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One of president’s powers is the ability to

A
appoint senators.
B
approve pardons.
C
appoint mayors.
D
confirm judges.
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What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

A
reviewing it in committee
B
sending it to the other house
C
approving it by a vote
D
sending it to the president
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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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One of the vice president’s key jobs is to

A
advises the Supreme Court.
B
advises Congress.
C
presides over the Senate.
D
presides over Congress.
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Which is the best example of the process through which public policy is made?

A
Health officials identify that a public hospital is too busy and give the health department money to hire more doctors.
B
Educators identify that a school that needs replaced and give the school department money to construct a new building.
C
Interest groups identify a rise in childhood obesity and give educators money to add physical activity in public schools.
D
Politicians identify an increase in accidents and give police departments money to enforce new speed limits on highways.
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Protection of habeas corpus means that

A
citizens cannot be punished without a trial.
B
laws cannot apply to past situations.
C
citizens cannot be held without legal action.
D
laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

A
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
B
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
C
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
D
gather public support for their bills.
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task forcepublic policyparty platform

A
task force
B
public policy
C
party platform
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Regulatory policies protect consumers by

A
overseeing and limiting businesses.
B
deciding how to tax and spend money.
C
controlling the supply of money.
D
providing public assistance programs.
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According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each representative must

A
have resided in the United States for one’s entire life.
B
be a citizen in one of the 50 American states.
C
have reached a minimum age of 25 years old.
D
have earned a four-year degree from an accredited university.
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Read the example of a party platform:We support electronic voting. We also believe in online registration: more citizens need to be able to participate in the election process.What best explains the party’s primary goal?

A
get more citizens involved in elections
B
get more citizens to vote by computer
C
get more citizens to register to vote online
D
get more citizens involved in politics
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Which statement about business regulations is accurate?

A
Small businesses are only obligated to follow local regulations.
B
Government-based businesses are required to apply federal regulations.
C
High-profit businesses focus on meeting state regulations annually.
D
All businesses are subject to local, state, and federal regulations.
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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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What is the main reason the government creates regulations?

A
to keep control over what is bought and sold in the US
B
to make sure business is conducted safely and fairly
C
to monopolize what products a company can produce
D
to establish profit standards for all public services
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What does a mixed-market economy allow consumers to do?

A
control the factors of production
B
make economic choices
C
avoid any government regulation
D
disregard supply and demand

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