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A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have

A
trial, appellate, and civil courts.
B
trial, appellate, and high courts.
C
family, appellate, and high courts.
D
traffic, appellate, and civil courts.
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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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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
4

Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

A
businesses.
B
security.
C
health care.
D
military resources.
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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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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 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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A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

A
colleges.
B
courthouses.
C
prisons.
D
hospitals.
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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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Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?

A
serving on committees
B
meeting with constituents
C
voting on bills
D
speaking on the House floor
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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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Based on the domino effect of crime, if an employer begins to lose money due to employee theft, what would most likely happen as a result?

A
The employer will have to raise prices to make up the difference.
B
Employees will be watched more closely by supervisors.
C
The employer will cut costs by reducing inventory.
D
The business will stop hiring new workers.
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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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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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How many times is a witness typically questioned in a criminal trial?

A
one time
B
two times
C
three times
D
four times

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