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The Judicial Branch — Unit test Answers

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A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have

t
trial, appellate, and civil courts.
t
trial, appellate, and high courts.
f
family, appellate, and high courts.
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traffic, appellate, and civil courts.
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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?

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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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most likely

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the vice president
a
a senator
a
a cabinet member
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the chief of staff
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In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

a
a trial court.
a
a circuit court.
a
an appellate court.
a
a superior court.
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

d
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
m
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
p
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
g
gather public support for their bills.
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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 does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

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supports and advises the president
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leads legislative departments
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nominates and advises the president
l
leads all branches of the military
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best

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trying impeached officials
a
approving presidential appointments
a
approving international treaties
m
making laws
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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.
T
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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best

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serving on committees
m
meeting with constituents
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voting on bills
s
speaking on the House floor
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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

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higher than independent agencies.
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higher than the vice president.
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lower than executive departments.
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lower than administrators and staff.
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

c
can authorize similar action in the future.
c
can stop similar action in the future.
a
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
a
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
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A trial court in the federal system is

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the US Supreme Court.
t
the US Court of Appeals.
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the US Court of Common Pleas.
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the US Court of Claims.
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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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