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In the problem-solving process, the step that helps identify what needs to be solved is

A
weighing disadvantages.
B
implementing the solution.
C
weighing advantages.
D
gathering information.
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Adding a salad bar to a school lunch menu for students with restricted diets is an example of

A
evaluating a solution.
B
gathering information.
C
implementing a solution.
D
weighing disadvantages.
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Which is most important for a city to know before building a bike path next to a busy road?

A
the cost of the bike path
B
the number of roads in the area
C
the number of cars that travel the road
D
the cost of owning a bike
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Which two types of courts are found in a state’s judicial branch?

l
local and circuit
l
local and superior
l
local and trial
l
local and appellate
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One example of regulating zoning is

A
limiting the number of fast-food restaurants that can be built near a residential area.
B
making sure trash pickup, street cleaning, and snow-plowing services are in place.
C
raising revenue for a new city hall to replace an existing structure that is in disrepair.
D
staffing local public swimming pools and beaches with qualified lifeguards.
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After gathering information, a student using the problem-solving process should next

A
consider options.
B
implement a solution.
C
weigh disadvantages.
D
evaluate a solution.
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States mainly raise revenue by

A
collecting taxes from citizens.
B
collecting taxes from other states.
C
sharing in taxes collected by other states.
D
sharing in taxes collected by the US government.
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The chart shows a typical student lunch menu. An option for students with dietary restrictions would be

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A
replacing the tacos.
B
adding a salad bar.
C
not serving lunch.
D
not serving pizza.
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A state’s lieutenant governor

A
serves as second-in-command in the judicial branch.
B
serves as second-in-command in the executive branch.
C
oversees state agencies and elections.
D
oversees the work of the attorney general.
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In terms of education, state governments are responsible for

c
creating private schools.
e
establishing school districts.
p
providing transportation to schools.
m
maintaining school equipment.
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A citizen becomes involved in the policymaking function of local government by

A
obeying local laws.
B
paying local taxes.
C
using the local public library.
D
learning about local issues.
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Read the excerpt from Article 5 of the Texas Constitution.Sec. 2. SUPREME COURT; JUSTICES . . . (b) No person shall be eligible to serve in the office of Chief Justice or Justice of the Supreme Court unless the person is licensed to practice law in this state and is, at the time of election, a citizen of the United States and of this state, and has attained the age of thirty-five years, and has been a practicing lawyer, or a lawyer and judge of a court of record together at least ten years.(c) Said Justices shall be elected (three of them each two years) by the qualified voters of the state at a general election; shall hold their offices six years; and shall each receive such compensation as shall be provided by law.Sec. 28. VACANCY IN JUDICIAL OFFICE. (a) A vacancy in the office of Chief Justice, Justice, or Judge of the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Court of Appeals, or the District Courts shall be filled by the Governor until the next succeeding General Election for state officers, and at that election the voters shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

A
They are appointed by the president.
B
They are appointed by the governor.
C
They are elected by qualified voters.
D
They are selected by a committee.
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How are the federal executive branch and most state executive branches similar?

B
Both have department heads that manage government agencies.
B
Both have a vice president serving as second in command.
B
Both allow citizens to elect all leaders of executive departments.
B
Both can draft and pass laws governing citizens’ behavior.
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A type of infrastructure that state governments maintain is

A
schools.
B
roads.
C
libraries.
D
parks.
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In the information gathering stage of the problem-solving process, what information would be most important when choosing options for controlling the stray animal population in a town? Check all that apply.what types of food may be needed to feed stray animalshow many stray animals are needing to be controlledwhether the animals are able to be trainedwhat types of programs already exist to control stray animalshow many people in the town already own pets

A
what types of food may be needed to feed stray animals
B
how many stray animals are needing to be controlled
C
whether the animals are able to be trained
D
what types of programs already exist to control stray animals
E
how many people in the town already own pets
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Which best states the connection between state governments and voter registration?

A
State governments oversee voter registration for state elections.
B
State governments oversee voter registration for local elections.
C
State governments oversee voter registration for state and local elections.
D
State governments oversee voter registration for national, state, and local elections.
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In what way are a mayor-council system and a council-manager system similar?

A
In both systems, a council is responsible for making laws and policies.
B
In both systems, a council hires someone to oversee city departments.
C
In both systems, elected commissioners oversee the council.
D
In both systems, an elected leader shares power with the council.
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The chart shows a typical school lunch menu.The menu would be considered a problem for students who

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do not like fish.
B
have food allergies.
C
do not eat lunch.
D
have limited budgets.
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Who serves on a school board?

A
teachers appointed by the school
B
a mayor and city council
C
school superintendents
D
members of the community
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Which of these situations would most likely require the involvement of a local government?

A
Students at a local school want to start a recycling program.
B
A homeowner wants to repair a broken window.
C
A local family wants to take a city bus to visit a public park.
D
Residents demand that dogs be allowed on a public beach.

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