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An advantage of local governments is that they

A
meet the more immediate needs of citizens.
B
represent the needs of people across the state.
C
more easily get state laws changed or eliminated.
D
ensure that the state constitution is changed.
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The primary goal of the Centennial Accord of 1989 was to

A
regulate tribal casinos through federal and state agencies.
B
weaken the concept of tribal sovereignty in Washington state.
C
improve relations between Washington state and the tribal governments.
D
give the tribes full responsibility for providing services to their citizens.
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It is the responsibility of the judicial branch to

A
enforce the laws.
B
interpret the laws.
C
carry out the laws.
D
create the laws.
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Twenty-three tribes in Washington operated gaming facilities in 2013, showing that Indigenous tribes

A
enjoy gambling as much as other Americans.
B
rely on revenues from tribal gambling.
C
have built too many unprofitable casinos.
D
suffer from high rates of gambling addiction.
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Which land and water rights are described in Washington’s constitution? Check all that apply.public use of waterstate responsibility for harborsstate ocean front water usestate ownership of tide landsstate boundaries and borderspublic use of private landpublic use of tide lands

A
public use of water
B
state responsibility for harbors
C
state ocean front water use
D
state ownership of tide lands
E
state boundaries and borders
F
public use of private land
G
public use of tide lands
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secretary of stategovernorattorney generallieutenant governor

A
secretary of state
B
governor
C
attorney general
D
lieutenant governor
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How can a citizen of Washington vote? Check all that apply.by having a relative take a voter’s placeby voting in person on Election Dayby voting by mail, using an absentee ballotby voting early, using a special ballotby sending in a carefully written letter

A
by having a relative take a voter’s place
B
by voting in person on Election Day
C
by voting by mail, using an absentee ballot
D
by voting early, using a special ballot
E
by sending in a carefully written letter
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Tribal governments have their own

A
armies.
B
navies.
C
police forces.
D
air forces.
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How does the Washington State Constitution reflect the rule of law?

A
It enforces the idea that there are some exceptions.
B
It ensures all laws are applied equally to all citizens.
C
It allows government officials immunity from certain laws.
D
It promises the official ending of separate but equal status.
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The federal government recognizes the sovereignty of many Indigenous tribes, meaning that the tribes have

A
their own armies and navies.
B
the right of self government.
C
their own diplomats and ambassadors.
D
the right to ignore federal laws.
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The amount of property tax a citizen must pay is based on the

A
income of the property owner.
B
value of the citizen’s property.
C
willingness of the citizen to pay.
D
way a local government is set up.
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The number of representatives from a state could increase if

A
the number of representatives from another state increased.
B
the number of districts in the state increased.
C
the number of senators increased.
D
the state population increased.
14

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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Which information described in the Washington State Constitution is unique to Washington?

l
land and water rights
p
promotion of public health
h
how programs are financed
h
how taxes are raised
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The map shows the state of Washington.

Question illustration
A
rivers
B
large cities
C
highways
D
counties
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What is the hierarchical structure of the House?

A
Members, floor leaders, whips, and the Speaker.
B
The Speaker, floor leaders, whips, and the members.
C
Whips, the Speaker, floor leaders, and members.
D
Floor leaders, the Speaker, whips, and members.
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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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Which best describes the relationship between Indigenous tribes and the federal government?

A
Indigenous tribes are nations within another nation.
B
Indigenous tribes have the right to secede from the union.
C
Indigenous tribes can only fly the American flag.
D
Indigenous tribes have the right to ignore federal laws.
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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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