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What is the Senate’s only defense to a filibuster?

c
calling a recess
i
invoking cloture
e
ending the session
i
ignoring the person
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

a
approve international treaties.
a
advise during negotiations.
h
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
n
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
3

The role of the president has evolved over time because

A
the needs of the nation have changed.
B
the role of the executive branch has changed.
C
the role of Congress has changed.
D
the needs of the chief of staff have changed.
4

Which of these are the main responsibilities of the judicial branch of government? Check all that apply.writing lawsdeciding on lawsinterpreting lawscarrying out lawspassing laws

A
writing laws
B
deciding on laws
C
interpreting laws
D
carrying out laws
E
passing laws
5

Which of the following is the best overall description of the part of the government the President of the United States oversees?

A
the executive branch.
B
the State Department.
C
the legislative branch.
D
the Department of Defense.
6

Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
A
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
T
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
T
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
7

Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

h
higher than independent agencies.
h
higher than the vice president.
l
lower than executive departments.
l
lower than administrators and staff.
8

The power of each branch of government to limit the others is called

A
limited government.
B
popular sovereignty.
C
checks and balances.
D
separation of powers.
9

In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

a
a trial court.
a
a circuit court.
a
an appellate court.
a
a superior court.
10

Which is a benefit of opening a casino on tribal lands?

A
reliance on others to spend money
B
revenues to fund tribal programs
C
gambling addiction issues in the community
D
heavy dependence on tourist industry
11

Why does California have the most seats in the House?

I
It is the state with the largest population.
I
It is the state with the largest land area.
I
Its smallest districts are the most populated.
I
Its major cities are the most populated.
12

best

t
trying impeached officials
a
approving presidential appointments
a
approving international treaties
m
making laws
13

Which programs are a result of constitutional articles that allow governments to spend money on their citizens? Check all that apply.local transportationpublic educationprivate educationlocal wildlife rescuepublic health

A
local transportation
B
public education
C
private education
D
local wildlife rescue
E
public health
14

What can the executive branch do to check the power of the legislative branch?

A
It can declare a law unconstitutional.
B
It can influence the legislative branch.
C
It can leave the passed law unsigned.
D
It can veto a law that was passed.
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A
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B
reject
C
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D
replace

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