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A disadvantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is that it would

A
force all students to change their diets.
B
eliminate a meat option from the menu.
C
help only some students on special diets.
D
increase the amount of food that is wasted.
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To which court system do city courts belong?

A
the state court system
B
the local court system
C
the federal court system
D
the municipal court system
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What is one way in which local governments are similar to federal governments?

A
Both are divided into three branches.
B
Both have divisions called counties.
C
Both are led by a president.
D
Both have a board of supervisors.
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In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

A
It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.
B
It acts as the state’s legal adviser.
C
It oversees state agencies and elections.
D
It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.
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Which of these statements about counties is true?

A
Counties determine state laws, and towns determine local laws.
B
In most states, each individual county has its own government.
C
The federal constitution determines the structure of a county government.
D
Several states may make up one county and share the same government.
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A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

A
they serve four year terms of office.
B
they are usually elected by popular vote.
C
they are responsible for making state laws.
D
they have budget-approval responsibilities.
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What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

A
federal and state
B
county and municipal
C
state and municipal
D
state and county
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Which is the most effective way to evaluate whether adding a ramp in front of a school solves a problem?

A
Determine whether the ramp complies with state and federal laws about ramp-accessible entrances for schools.
B
Determine whether the ramp allows students using wheelchairs, braces, and crutches to enter the school more easily.
C
Determine whether the ramp leads to similar structures being built at entrances throughout the school building.
D
Determine whether the ramp influences other schools to build similar structures for their students at each entrance.
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Weighing advantages and disadvantages can help a student to

A
identify a problem.
B
make a decision.
C
evaluate a solution.
D
gather information.

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