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Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must

A
go through a jury trial.
B
go through a selection process.
C
be decided by a panel of judges.
D
be decided by a single judge.
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Why would a nation most likely use military force? Select three options.to remove trade restrictionsto defend territoryto support alliesto promote political relationshipsto protect economic interests

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to remove trade restrictions
B
to defend territory
C
to support allies
D
to promote political relationships
E
to protect economic interests
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In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

A
a jury is unable to make a decision.
B
a judge disagrees with a jury’s decision.
C
a precedent does not exist.
D
a higher court agrees to hear it.
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Read this sentence from an informative essay.After the Civil War, the amount of counterfeit money in circulation was a big problem for the government.The sources for this fact are an article entitled “Know Your Money” from the US Secret Service website and an encyclopedia article entitled “United States Secret Service” by Michael Ray. How should the sources be listed in a parenthetical citation?

A
(Know Your Money; Ray)
B
(US Secret Service; Michael Ray)
C
(Know Your Money; United States Secret Service)
D
(“Know Your Money,” US Secret Service; Michael Ray, “United States Secret Service”)
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A senator can delay or impede a bill by

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using a filibuster.
B
invoking cloture.
C
calling for a vote.
D
impeaching the bill’s creator.
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Read this citation for an informative essay.Davis, Victoria. Joining the Secret Service. Washington, D.C.: Free Print Press, 2013.This citation is for

A
a book.
B
a website.
C
an online article.
D
an online journal.
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Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury?

A
Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them.
B
Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.
C
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
D
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
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The purpose of the office of the president is to

A
help run the government.
B
sign or veto pending legislation.
C
nominate or appoint officials.
D
advise the president on education.
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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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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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Why are personal freedoms limited in a totalitarian state?

A
to encourage a safe environment
B
to encourage inventive thinking
C
to discourage opposition
D
to discourage social pressure
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How many senators represent each state?

A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
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Which statement describes joint committees?

A
They contain members from both major political parties.
B
Once created, they will continue to function unless disbanded by the passage of a law.
C
They function to serve the purposes of only the political party currently in the majority.
D
Members are appointed by the president of the United States.
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What formal power would the president use to enact an economic stimulus bill?

A
sign a bill which Congress has passed
B
propose a bill for Congress to pass
C
address Congress to gain their support for the bill
D
use social media to influence public opinion
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Which describes a difference between the duties of House members and the duties of Senate members?

A
House members serve on committees while Senate members only serve on boards.
B
House members meet with their constituents while Senate members only meet with other Senate members.
C
Senate members represent state interests while House members represent district interests.
D
Senate members hire and manage their staff while House members have no staff to manage.
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Which leadership crisis occurred in the USSR that allowed a totalitarian government to take control?

A
Lenin was no longer supported by the party.
B
Lenin died and Stalin rose to power.
C
Lenin was no longer supported by the people.
D
Lenin and Stalin competed for power.
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In addition to the Supreme Court, the federal court system includes

A
appellate and trial courts.
B
trial and district courts.
C
appellate and superior courts.
D
trial and superior courts.
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Which methods of indoctrination are used by totalitarian governments? Check all that apply.propagandacensorshipsocial pressureeducation programsimprisonment

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propaganda
B
censorship
C
social pressure
D
education programs
E
imprisonment
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Which characteristics of Nazi Germany’s government were those of a totalitarian state? Select four options.They discouraged ideas that didn’t benefit the state.They focused on and promoted a national identity.They allowed only professed Nazis to run for office.They persecuted those who spoke out against the state.They enforced ideas about the inferiority of some races.

A
They discouraged ideas that didn’t benefit the state.
B
They focused on and promoted a national identity.
C
They allowed only professed Nazis to run for office.
D
They persecuted those who spoke out against the state.
E
They enforced ideas about the inferiority of some races.
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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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