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To become leaders of the executive bureaucracy, cabinet members are approved by

A
the president.
B
the Senate.
C
the House.
D
the vice president.
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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.
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to make decisions based on the law.
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to hear arguments from different parties.
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to make decisions based on precedents.
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A losing party in a federal trial court can

A
appeal to one of 94 lower courts.
B
appeal to a higher federal court.
C
ask for a retrial in the same court.
D
ask for a different judge in the same court.
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A citizen becomes involved in the policymaking function of local government by

A
obeying local laws.
B
paying local taxes.
C
using the local public library.
D
learning about local issues.
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What role does the House of Representative have in the impeachment process?

A
It forms a committee to hear complaints against an official.
B
It brings charges against an official to remove the person from office.
C
It holds a trial to present evidence against an official on the charges of impeachment.
D
It decides whether the official is guilty and should be removed from office.
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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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Revenue bills can be proposed only by

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the House.
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the Senate.
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the Speaker.
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the President.
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Which is generally true of the lower house in a state legislative branch?

A
It manages state agencies.
B
It oversees state elections.
C
It has more members than the Senate.
D
It has fewer members than the Senate.
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Which best describes the impact of independent agencies on the executive branch?

A
They cause the executive branch to influence many aspects of life in the United States.
B
They cause the executive branch to create many rules and regulations.
C
They cause the executive branch to oversee both the judicial and legislative branches.
D
They cause the executive branch to regulate businesses and communications.
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The executive department that regulates airlines is

A
the Department of Transportation.
B
the Department of Homeland Security.
C
the Department of the Interior.
D
the Department of Commerce.
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A local government gets about the same amount of revenue from property, sales, and income taxes as it does from

A
other local fees.
B
state and federal funds.
C
fund-raising events.
D
utility bills.
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Which best explains how the structure of the president’s executive office helps fulfill its role?

A
The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as the sole adviser to the president.
B
The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
C
The office is led by the vice president, who serves as a key adviser to the president.
D
The office has a single level of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
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What is a difference between the president’s formal and informal powers?

A
Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.
B
Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not.
C
Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.
D
Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.
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A dispute over a contract between two people in the same city would most likely be heard first in

A
a federal trial court.
B
a federal appellate court.
C
a state trial court.
D
a state appellate court.
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Which executive agency would most likely be involved in cases of foreign espionage?

A
the Central Intelligence Agency
B
the Department of State
C
the Department of Defense
D
the Securities and Exchange Commission
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Who speaks for the party and helps the party to agree?

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Whips
F
Floor Leaders
A
At large representatives
S
Speaker of the House
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How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

A
Both hear cases from lower courts.
B
Both have judges and juries.
C
Both hear civil cases only.
D
Both hear all cases brought to them.
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most likely

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the Department of Justice
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the Department of State
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the Department of Homeland Security
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the Department of Defense
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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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Which best describes county governments?

A
They are overseen by a mayor and department chairs.
B
They are established as outlined by the US Constitution.
C
They have executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
D
They are established as outlined by a state’s constitution.

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