State Government — Unit test Answers

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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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Describe the process for becoming a knowledgeable voter.

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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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Why is direct democracy also called pure democracy?

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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

s
supports and advises the president
l
leads legislative departments
n
nominates and advises the president
l
leads all branches of the military
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Summarize the Judicial System.

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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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best

s
serving on committees
m
meeting with constituents
v
voting on bills
s
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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Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

b
businesses.
s
security.
h
health care.
m
military resources.
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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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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.
t
traffic, appellate, and civil courts.
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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.
T
The House can propose only revenue bills.
T
The House cannot propose revenue bills.
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Describe New Mexico's state legislature.

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