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A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

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they serve four year terms of office.
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they are usually elected by popular vote.
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they are responsible for making state laws.
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they have budget-approval responsibilities.
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A disadvantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is that it would

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force all students to change their diets.
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eliminate a meat option from the menu.
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help only some students on special diets.
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increase the amount of food that is wasted.
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Weighing advantages and disadvantages can help a student to

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identify a problem.
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make a decision.
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evaluate a solution.
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gather information.
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most

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Determine whether the ramp complies with state and federal laws about ramp-accessible entrances for schools.
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Determine whether the ramp allows students using wheelchairs, braces, and crutches to enter the school more easily.
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Determine whether the ramp leads to similar structures being built at entrances throughout the school building.
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Determine whether the ramp influences other schools to build similar structures for their students at each entrance.
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What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

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federal and state
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county and municipal
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state and municipal
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state and county
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Which is the last step in the problem-solving process?

g
gathering information
e
evaluating the solution
c
considering options
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weighing disadvantages
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Which of these statements about counties is true?

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Counties determine state laws, and towns determine local laws.
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In most states, each individual county has its own government.
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The federal constitution determines the structure of a county government.
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Several states may make up one county and share the same government.
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To which court system do city courts belong?

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

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

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It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.
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It acts as the state’s legal adviser.
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It oversees state agencies and elections.
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It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.

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