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Writing Workshop: Researching an Agency — Unit test Answers

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Once a policy is developed to address an issue, who implements and enforces it?

A
government agencies and police forces
B
citizens and specialized businesses
C
lobbyists and interest groups
D
legislators and judicial officials
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The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of

A
approving an amendment.
B
ratifying an amendment.
C
granting a pardon.
D
making a treaty.
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Which is an example of an expressed power Congress holds?

A
creating a national banking system
B
taking away the right of habeas corpus
C
declaring war and maintaining a military
D
building and maintaining roads
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Who does the SEC oversee?SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

A
brokers
B
consumers
C
managers
D
workers
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A main purpose of the president’s State of the Union address is to

A
identify major policy issues.
B
explain Supreme Court decisions.
C
challenge congressional actions.
D
speak out against political opponents.
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An important duty of the president is

A
appointing senators.
B
addressing Congress.
C
creating laws.
D
funding the military.
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Which of the following is the best example of a tool used by the modern presidency to gain public support for his or her policy agenda?

A
The president uses executive orders to support his policy agenda.
B
The president uses mass media to support his policy agenda.
C
The president uses political advisors to support his policy agenda.
D
The president uses political speeches to support his policy agenda.
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The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by

A
signing legislation.
B
signing executive orders.
C
using mass media.
D
using appointed officials.
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only when necessaryon a regular basisas often as possible

A
only when necessary
B
on a regular basis
C
as often as possible
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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

A
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
B
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
C
The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.
D
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.
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Read this excerpt from the body paragraphs of an informative essay.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. The agency informs the public about foods to avoid on their website and in public statements. The FDA also tells consumers what to do if they become sick.Which detail would provide helpful, factual support to this excerpt?

A
the name of the director of the FDA
B
the year the agency was founded
C
examples of foodborne illnesses
D
names of dietary supplements
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Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members?

A
House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards.
B
House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members.
C
Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.
D
Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.
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How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

A
100
B
200
C
435
D
535
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Which position, appointed by the president, advises the president on matters of national defense?

A
senator
B
cabinet member
C
federal judge
D
ambassador
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Read the quote from President Theodore Roosevelt’s autobiography.My view was that every executive officer . . . was a steward of the people. . . . I declined to adopt the view that what was imperatively necessary for the nation could not be done by the president unless he could find some specific authorization to do so.

A
Presidents should act only if the Constitution specifically authorizes it.
B
Presidents should follow the lead of Congress.
C
Presidents are bound by the Constitution, not by the needs of the people.
D
Presidential power can extend beyond the Constitution when it is best for the nation.
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The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

A
to be the leader of the Senate.
B
to assign all joint committee members.
C
to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
D
to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.
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The purpose of the office of the president is to

A
help run the government.
B
sign or veto pending legislation.
C
nominate or appoint officials.
D
advise the president on education.
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An economy that balances government intervention with free enterprise is known as a

A
commission.
B
monopoly.
C
mixed market.
D
regulatory agency.
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A senator’s term of office is

A
two years.
B
four years.
C
six years.
D
eight years.
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Which of these regulations is established at the federal level?

A
the hours a business can stay open
B
the types of goods a market can sell
C
the pay for minimum-wage employees
D
the requirements employees must meet

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