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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

A
higher than independent agencies.
B
higher than the vice president.
C
lower than executive departments.
D
lower than administrators and staff.
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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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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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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

A
approve international treaties.
B
advise during negotiations.
C
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
D
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
5

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.
6

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
7

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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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

A
The president can veto its bills.
B
The Senate can oppose its bills.
C
The House can propose only revenue bills.
D
The House cannot propose revenue bills.
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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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A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

A
colleges.
B
courthouses.
C
prisons.
D
hospitals.
12

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.
13

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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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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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

A
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
B
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
C
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
D
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.

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