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A trial court in the federal system is

A
the US Supreme Court.
B
the US Court of Appeals.
C
the US Court of Common Pleas.
D
the US Court of Claims.
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Read part of an outline for an informative essay about the Food and Drug Administration.II. The FDA labels processed foods. A. FDA labels identify the ingredients used to make products. B. FDA labels explain the nutrition content of food. C. FDA labels explain if the product might harm people who have allergies.III. The FDA warns the public about harmful food. A. The FDA issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. B. The FDA tells consumers which foods to avoid. C. The FDA tells consumers what to do if they get sick.Which statement would best connect the two sections?

A
The Food and Drug Administration’s labels allow consumers to know exactly what is in the products they purchase.
B
The Food and Drug Administration not only informs consumers about food content, it also warns them when they are at risk from the foods they eat.
C
The Food and Drug Administration was founded in 1906 to protect the public from foods that were branded incorrectly.
D
The Food and Drug Administration warns consumers food is contaminated with salmonella or ecoli, and leads to an outbreak of an illness.
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Why does California have the most seats in the House?

A
It is the state with the largest population.
B
It is the state with the largest land area.
C
Its smallest districts are the most populated.
D
Its major cities are the most populated.
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How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

A
They have larger staffs.
B
They are more specialized.
C
They maintain national security.
D
They create rules and regulations.
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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

A
supports and advises the president
B
leads legislative departments
C
nominates and advises the president
D
leads all branches of the military
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Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

A
businesses.
B
security.
C
health care.
D
military resources.
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

A
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
B
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
C
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
D
gather public support for their bills.
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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.
B
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
C
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
D
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

A
the vice president
B
a senator
C
a cabinet member
D
the chief of staff
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Which best describes the primary function of the Senate?

A
trying impeached officials
B
approving presidential appointments
C
approving international treaties
D
making laws
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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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What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

A
calling a recess
B
invoking cloture
C
ending the session
D
ignoring the person
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In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

A
a trial court.
B
a circuit court.
C
an appellate court.
D
a superior court.
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

A
can authorize similar action in the future.
B
can stop similar action in the future.
C
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
D
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.

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