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How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?

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It runs health and well-being programs for many people.
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It provides assistance and guidance to veterans.
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It ensures food safety along with plant and animal health.
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It gives assistance to people who are retired or disabled.
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Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

A
electing a president in a deadlock
B
impeaching a federal employee
C
reviewing Senate tax bills
D
creating laws
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Cabinet members offer advice to

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
the chief of staff.
D
the Senate leader.
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The role of the president pro tempore of the Senate is

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to be the leader of the Senate.
B
to assign all joint committee members.
C
to act as assistant to the party leader when needed.
D
to act as a ceremonial role within the Senate.
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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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groups of advisers who help the chief of staff
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groups of advisers who help the president
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groups of advisers who oversee national security
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groups of advisers who oversee the economy
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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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the Department of Defense.
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the Department of State.
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the Department of Labor.
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the Department of Commerce.
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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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A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court’s decision

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can take the case to another state’s court.
B
can take the case to a different trial court.
C
can take the case to a higher court.
D
can take the case to a federal court.
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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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Which executive department would most likely need to approve an oil company’s new pipeline?

A
the Department of Agriculture
B
the Department of Energy
C
the Department of the Interior
D
the Department of Commerce
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As commander in chief, the leads the armed forces.

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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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A major role for executive departments is

A
protecting the president.
B
protecting the vice president.
C
protecting the public welfare.
D
protecting independent agencies.
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Over time, the power of the presidency in using executive orders has expanded because

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presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please.
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they can sometimes respond more quickly to an urgent need.
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the Constitution intended for this to happen.
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Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.
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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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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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