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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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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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What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

f
federal and state
c
county and municipal
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state and municipal
s
state and county
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In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

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a trial court.
a
a circuit court.
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an appellate court.
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a superior court.
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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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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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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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Which of these statements about counties is true?

C
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.
S
Several states may make up one county and share the same government.
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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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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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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

d
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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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.
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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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

a
approve international treaties.
a
advise during negotiations.
h
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
n
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

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

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