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What does the executive branch do?

m
make laws
i
interpret laws
c
carry out laws
r
revise laws
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Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.–The Federal Farmer

A
Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.
B
The Federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government.
C
One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars.
D
Time will tell if a unified government can be a success or a failure.
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The president signing a trade agreement with China is an example of

a
approving an amendment.
r
ratifying an amendment.
g
granting a pardon.
m
making a treaty.
4

Which best describes county governments?

A
They are overseen by a mayor and department chairs.
B
They are established as outlined by the US Constitution.
C
They have executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
D
They are established as outlined by a state’s constitution.
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Congress checks on the power of the presidency by

o
overriding a presidential reversal or veto.
d
debating the bill in both of the houses.
m
making laws without presidential review.
s
sending the bill back to several committees.
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What does Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution explain?

t
the reason for a unicameral house
t
the process for creating a law
t
the steps for selecting a state representative
t
the requirements of citizenship
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Which statement correctly contrasts an initiative and a referendum in Michigan?

A
An initiative allows voters to propose a new law, while a referendum allows voters to change a new law recently passed by the legislature.
B
An initiative allows voters to change a new law recently passed by the legislature, while a referendum allows voters to propose a new law.
C
An initiative allows voters to remove an elected official from office, while a referendum allows voters to change an existing law.
D
An initiative allows voters to change an existing law, while a referendum allows voters to remove an elected official from office.
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In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has

A
executive and appellate.
B
original and appellate.
C
legislative and original.
D
original and executive.
9

A municipality’s infrastructure includes which of the following?

A
private homes
B
public utilities
C
government
D
school boards
10

What local government organizations in Michigan may write their own charters?

A
township, municipality, county
B
municipality, township, borough
C
subdivision, county, municipality
D
county, metropolis, township
11

The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

A
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
B
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
C
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
D
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
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Read the following excerpt from The Objections of the Hon. George Mason to the Proposed Federal Constitution: Addressed to the Citizens of Virginia, written in 1787.There is no declaration of rights: and the laws of the general government being paramount to the laws and constitutions of the several states, the declarations of rights, in the separate states, are no security.

a
a bill of rights
a
a congress
a
a president
a
a military
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Article II of the Constitution states that the president is also

A
leader of the Senate.
B
a general in the army.
C
commander in chief.
D
leader of Congress.
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Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

A
governing commerce
B
interpreting laws
C
regulating taxes
D
enforcing laws
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best

s
simple.
u
unofficial.
d
difficult.
u
unfair.
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Which statement about federalism is accurate?

A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.
D
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
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Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted?

A
The bill is sent to the president.
B
The chamber votes on the bill.
C
The president signs or vetoes the bill.
D
The bill is introduced in Congress.
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Which concept describes the idea that government and government officials are not above the law?

A
limited government
B
federalism
C
rule of law
D
guaranteed rights
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A faction is a group that

s
strongly disagrees with another group.
s
strongly favors ratifying the Constitution.
s
strongly agrees with another group.
s
strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.
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Under which jurisdiction would further review of a federal court decision fall under?

o
original
a
appellate
s
superior
s
state

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