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Which of these presidential powers comes from their role as chief executive?

A
appointing generals
B
negotiating treaties
C
deploying troops
D
signing bills
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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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Cabinet members are responsible for

A
passing laws.
B
making policies.
C
proposing bills.
D
giving speeches.
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What is the proper order for how a bill passes through the House?

A
submission, debate, hearing, vote
B
submission, hearing, debate, vote
C
hearing, submission, debate, vote
D
hearing, debate, submission, vote
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US District Courts hear federal cases involving

A
state and local issues.
B
civil and state issues.
C
civil and criminal issues.
D
criminal and international issues.
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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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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 would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation?

A
a radio station
B
a college
C
a bank
D
a supermarket
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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 type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?

A
limited
B
original
C
appelate
D
general
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Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives?

A
to amend a bill
B
to impeach a federal employee
C
to check the power of the president
D
to review a tax bill the Senate has proposed
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The president can quickly direct the agencies of the executive branch to respond to economic, social, or political needs by

A
signing legislation.
B
signing executive orders.
C
using mass media.
D
using appointed officials.
13

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 best explains how the structure of the president’s executive office helps fulfill its role?

A
The office is led by the chief of staff, who serves as the sole adviser to the president.
B
The office has multiple levels of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
C
The office is led by the vice president, who serves as a key adviser to the president.
D
The office has a single level of staff and advisers who help the president in many areas.
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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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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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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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An enumerated power the president has is

A
nominating and appointing officials.
B
serving as leader of the Senate.
C
directing the judicial branch.
D
creating monuments and parks.
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The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the

A
Sergeant at Arms.
B
Majority Whip.
C
Speaker of the House.
D
President of the House.
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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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