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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 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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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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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.
5

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.
6

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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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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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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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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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.
11

Regulatory agencies oversee the nation’s

A
businesses.
B
security.
C
health care.
D
military resources.
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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.
13

A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

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