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What happens if the House and Senate versions of a bill are different?

A
The differences immediately cause the bill to die and it doesn’t go any farther.
B
The House and Senate try to work out differences in a conference committee.
C
Each version is voted on in a joint session with all members of the House and Senate.
D
The Senate can pass its version by majority vote, and the bill then goes to the president.
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Developing a plan to address an issue with a new public policy involves many groups and individuals, including elected officials, interest groups and private citizens.To reach agreements and ensure that the needs of the community are met, the government will most likely

A
issue executive orders.
B
seek compromises.
C
ask the courts for help.
D
request advice of experts.
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Which explains how mass media has changed the role of the presidency?

A
The president uses mass media to speak to people all over the world.
B
The president uses mass media to veto bills passed by Congress.
C
The president uses mass media to communicate with Congress.
D
The president uses mass media to generate support for executive orders.
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The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

A
identifying a problem, publicizing a plan, and implementing policy.
B
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and referring it to Congress.
C
identifying a problem, referring it to Congress, and developing a plan.
D
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy.
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How are government regulations established?

A
Citizens agree on new regulations through annual elections.
B
Specialized executive agencies respond to a new policy by creating regulations.
C
Business owners agree to create regulations to better compete with one another.
D
The courts establish regulations in response to unfair business practices.
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During the State of the Union address, the president is required to report to

A
the Supreme Court.
B
the vice president.
C
governors in all fifty states.
D
members of Congress.
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Which of these regulations falls under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency?

A
prescription safety
B
automobile emissions
C
credit card interest rates
D
power tools used in factories

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