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Which agency would most likely regulate satellites used for worldwide communication?

A
the FCC
B
NASA
C
the CIA
D
the SEC
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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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Which would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation?

A
a radio station
B
a college
C
a bank
D
a supermarket
4

Before building a new sports stadium near the waterfront, a city is most likely to establish

A
a municipal department.
B
a redevelopment district.
C
a commission system.
D
a chief executive.
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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.
6

The main function of a school board is to

A
serve as a school’s principals, teachers, and administrators.
B
propose and legislate state laws that affect the public schools.
C
raise revenue for public schools through local taxes and fees.
D
manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.
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When trying officials who have been impeached by the House of Representatives,

A
the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.
B
the Senate committee acts as prosecutor.
C
the president pro tempore presides over the trial.
D
the Senate has the power to convict with a three-fourths vote.
8

Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by

A
a judge.
B
a judge and jury.
C
a panel of judges.
D
a jury.
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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.
10

In what way are a mayor-council system and a council-manager system similar?

A
In both systems, a council is responsible for making laws and policies.
B
In both systems, a council hires someone to oversee city departments.
C
In both systems, elected commissioners oversee the council.
D
In both systems, an elected leader shares power with the council.
11

A municipality’s infrastructure includes which of the following?

A
private homes
B
public utilities
C
government
D
school boards
12

Cabinet members are responsible for

A
passing laws.
B
making policies.
C
proposing bills.
D
giving speeches.
13

Which of the following is an example of an action that might be taken by a regulatory agency?

A
setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards
B
creating the nation’s money
C
creating Medicare and Medicaid
D
acting as a liaison between the US and other nations
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How are the Senate leaders chosen?

A
They are appointed by the president of the Senate.
B
They are elected within each party.
C
They are elected by the whole Senate.
D
They are appointed by the president pro tempore.
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How does the majority party in the House of Representivies exercise power over a committee?

A
by preventing a committee from meeting
B
by rejecting the findings of the committee
C
by appointing the chair and a majority of the members
D
by appointing the whip as a voting member of the committee
16

Read the excerpt from Article 5 of the Texas Constitution.Sec. 2. SUPREME COURT; JUSTICES . . . (b) No person shall be eligible to serve in the office of Chief Justice or Justice of the Supreme Court unless the person is licensed to practice law in this state and is, at the time of election, a citizen of the United States and of this state, and has attained the age of thirty-five years, and has been a practicing lawyer, or a lawyer and judge of a court of record together at least ten years.(c) Said Justices shall be elected (three of them each two years) by the qualified voters of the state at a general election; shall hold their offices six years; and shall each receive such compensation as shall be provided by law.Sec. 28. VACANCY IN JUDICIAL OFFICE. (a) A vacancy in the office of Chief Justice, Justice, or Judge of the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Court of Appeals, or the District Courts shall be filled by the Governor until the next succeeding General Election for state officers, and at that election the voters shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

A
a retired teacher
B
a successful business owner
C
a recent high school graduate
D
a practicing lawyer
17

Who is the acting floor leader and most powerful member of the Senate?

A
the Sergeant at Arms
B
the Majority Party Whip
C
the Senate Majority Leader
D
the President of the Senate
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How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?

I
It runs health and well-being programs for many people.
I
It provides assistance and guidance to veterans.
I
It ensures food safety along with plant and animal health.
I
It gives assistance to people who are retired or disabled.
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Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

A
a case should be heard in federal court.
B
a defendant is innocent or guilty.
C
a lower court made an error in a case.
D
a case should go to the Supreme Court.
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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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