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serving on committees
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meeting with constituents
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voting on bills
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speaking on the House floor
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Why does California have the most seats in the House?

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It is the state with the largest population.
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It is the state with the largest land area.
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Its smallest districts are the most populated.
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Its major cities are the most populated.
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trying impeached officials
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approving presidential appointments
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approving international treaties
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making laws
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How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

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They have larger staffs.
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They are more specialized.
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They maintain national security.
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They create rules and regulations.
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A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

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colleges.
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courthouses.
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prisons.
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hospitals.
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To which court system do city courts belong?

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the state court system
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the local court system
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the federal court system
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the municipal court system
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In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

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a trial court.
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a circuit court.
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an appellate court.
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a superior court.
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A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have

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trial, appellate, and civil courts.
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trial, appellate, and high courts.
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family, appellate, and high courts.
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traffic, appellate, and civil courts.
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Which of these statements about counties is true?

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Counties determine state laws, and towns determine local laws.
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In most states, each individual county has its own government.
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The federal constitution determines the structure of a county government.
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Several states may make up one county and share the same government.
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the vice president
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a senator
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a cabinet member
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the chief of staff
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

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discuss pending bills with their constituents.
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make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
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propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
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gather public support for their bills.
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What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

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federal and state
c
county and municipal
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state and municipal
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state and county
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Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

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businesses.
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security.
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health care.
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military resources.
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In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

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It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.
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It acts as the state’s legal adviser.
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It oversees state agencies and elections.
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It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.
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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

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The president can veto its bills.
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The Senate can oppose its bills.
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The House can propose only revenue bills.
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The House cannot propose revenue bills.

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