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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 the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

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All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
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All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
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The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
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The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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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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best

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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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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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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 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
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leads all branches of the military
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Which of the following represents a question within higher education?

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Should we allow new kinds of public schools to try to help students in innovative ways?
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Is standardized testing a valid way of determining what students do and do not know?
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Should we provide vouchers so parents can use public funds to pay for private schooling?
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Are there better ways to help students find adequate funding for increasing tuition costs?
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A trial court in the federal system is

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the US Supreme Court.
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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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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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What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

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federal and state
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county and municipal
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state and municipal
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state and county
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

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approve international treaties.
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advise during negotiations.
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have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
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negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

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can authorize similar action in the future.
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can stop similar action in the future.
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assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
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assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
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A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

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they serve four year terms of office.
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they are usually elected by popular vote.
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they are responsible for making state laws.
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they have budget-approval responsibilities.
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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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