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Which group or individual within the Senate has the most power over what legislation is put on the agenda and whether it is passed?

A
the standing committee reviewing the bill
B
the majority party
C
the minority party
D
the president pro tempore
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If a state decides to sue another state over immigration sanctuary laws, which court would most likely handle the case first?

A
a state trial court
B
a state appellate court
C
a federal trial court
D
a federal appellate court
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Which statement about the Senate’s role in federal appointments is correct?

A
The Senate must approve the appointment by a vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
B
The Senate recruits and interviews candidates for federal appointments.
C
The Senate hires investigators to determine a nominee’s qualifications.
D
The Senate can approve or deny an appointment without explanation.
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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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In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda?

A
the Majority Whip
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the Committee Chair
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Which is the proper order of a bill becoming a law after it is introduced in the Senate?

A
debate, committee, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action
B
committee, debate, House approval, Senate approval, presidential action
C
committee, debate, Senate approval, House approval, presidential action
D
debate, Senate approval, House approval, committee, presidential action
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What is the function of cabinet members in the federal bureaucracy?

A
They oversee large executive departments and report to Congress.
B
They oversee large independent agencies and report to the president.
C
They oversee large federal departments and report to the president.
D
They oversee large executive departments and report to the president.
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What is the last step in the lawmaking process?

A
The Senate has to approve it.
B
The president has to sign it.
C
The people have to vote on it.
D
The legislature has to veto it.
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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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Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

A
a judge and jury.
B
a judge only.
C
a jury only.
D
a panel of judges.
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What role does the vice president serve in the executive branch?

A
Serve as Chief of Staff
B
Serve as the main advisor to the president
C
Serve to enact enforcement of laws
D
Serve as acting president when necessary
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Most of the recent crimes in the United States have been crimes against

A
people.
B
property.
C
public safety.
D
the environment.
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Which is the proper hierarchy of leadership roles in the Senate from lowest to highest?

A
president pro tempore, president of the Senate, majority whip, majority leader
B
majority whip, majority leader, president pro tempore, president of the Senate
C
majority whip, president pro tempore, majority leader, president of the Senate
D
president pro tempore, majority whip, president of the Senate, majority leader
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Which is the most accurate description of the executive office of the president?

A
groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
B
groups of advisers who help the president
C
groups of advisers who oversee national security
D
groups of advisers who oversee the economy
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How can the Senate limit the power of the House?

A
by not sending bills to the House
B
by not approving the House’s bills
C
by being the upper chamber
D
by having six-year terms
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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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