Local Government — Unit test Answers

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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

to hear certain kinds of cases.

to make decisions based on the law.

to hear arguments from different parties.

to make decisions based on precedents.

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Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

a judge and jury.

a judge only.

a jury only.

a panel of judges.

The executive department that regulates airlines is

the Department of Transportation.

the Department of Homeland Security.

the Department of the Interior.

the Department of Commerce.

One example of regulating zoning is

limiting the number of fast-food restaurants that can be built near a residential area.

making sure trash pickup, street cleaning, and snow-plowing services are in place.

raising revenue for a new city hall to replace an existing structure that is in disrepair.

staffing local public swimming pools and beaches with qualified lifeguards.

How many senators represent each state?

two

three

four

five

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