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What are the roles of the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs? Check all that apply.It provides health services and general assistance to tribal nations.It operates or funds law enforcement within tribal nations.It manages the land trusts and natural resources of tribal nations.It provides a forum for individuals to meet with state officials.It assists with the economic development of tribal nations.

A
It provides health services and general assistance to tribal nations.
B
It operates or funds law enforcement within tribal nations.
C
It manages the land trusts and natural resources of tribal nations.
D
It provides a forum for individuals to meet with state officials.
E
It assists with the economic development of tribal nations.
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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 statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

T
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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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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Why does California have the most seats in the House?

I
It is the state with the largest population.
I
It is the state with the largest land area.
I
Its smallest districts are the most populated.
I
Its major cities are the most populated.
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Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
A
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
T
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
T
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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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

t
trying impeached officials
a
approving presidential appointments
a
approving international treaties
m
making laws
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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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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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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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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
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The size of the congressional districts is based on population. Therefore,

A
the number of people in each district is equal to the other districts.
B
the amount of territory in each district is equal to the other districts.
C
the higher the population, the more representatives in each district.
D
the higher the population, the more state senators in each district.
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Who is the state of Arizona’s top legal authority?

A
the secretary of state
B
the association of county sheriffs
C
the superintendent of public instruction
D
the attorney general

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