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Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

A
electing a president in a deadlock
B
impeaching a federal employee
C
reviewing Senate tax bills
D
creating laws
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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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Every __________ one-third of all Senate seats are up for election.

A
single year.
B
two years.
C
four years.
D
six years.
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Which statement is true about joint committees?

T
They are permanent, dedicated to working on a specific kind of bill.
T
They are primarily investigative, performing research and impact studies.
T
They contain members from both political parties.
T
They wield a large amount of power over a wide jurisdiction.
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Over time, the power of the presidency in using executive orders has expanded because

p
presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please.
t
they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.
t
the Constitution intended for this to happen.
C
Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.

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