The Judicial Branch — Unit test Answers

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3

In state government, what does the office of the secretary of state do?

I
It acts as the chief law enforcement officer.
I
It acts as the state’s legal adviser.
I
It oversees state agencies and elections.
I
It oversees the office of lieutenant governor.
4

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.
6

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.
7

What are the two smallest forms of government in the United States?

f
federal and state
c
county and municipal
s
state and municipal
s
state and county
8

A similarity between the leaders of state executive and legislative branches is that

t
they serve four year terms of office.
t
they are usually elected by popular vote.
t
they are responsible for making state laws.
t
they have budget-approval responsibilities.
9

Lawyers are interviewing potential jurors for a trial in which a police officer is accused of stealing evidence.Which juror statement could show that a juror may not be able to treat the case fairly?

A
“I believe that stealing is always wrong, no matter what.”
B
“I do not normally read newspapers or watch the news.”
C
“My next-door neighbor is a police officer.”
D
“I do not trust police officers to keep me safe.”
10

What is one way in which local governments are similar to federal governments?

B
Both are divided into three branches.
B
Both have divisions called counties.
B
Both are led by a president.
B
Both have a board of supervisors.
11

What is the last phase of writing an informative essay?

A
the draft phase
B
the outline phase
C
the research phase
D
the revision phase
12

The conclusion of an informative essay should

A
offer a clear statement that describes what the essay will discuss.
B
give clear examples, offer supporting details, and cite all sources.
C
restate the evidence and present a final opinion for the reader.
D
organize the essay, including the main topic and the subtopics.
13

In the United States, education is primarily a responsibility of the individual states. Each state has its own Department of Education and establishes its own educational standards, curriculum, and policies for public schools.Which leader’s influence allows the states to have the right to decide on their own educational standards, curriculum, and policies for public schools?

A
Ronald Reagan
B
Abraham Lincoln
C
Thomas Jefferson
D
Franklin D. Roosevelt
14

Based on the domino effect of crime, if an employer begins to lose money due to employee theft, what would most likely happen as a result?

A
The employer will have to raise prices to make up the difference.
B
Employees will be watched more closely by supervisors.
C
The employer will cut costs by reducing inventory.
D
The business will stop hiring new workers.
15

Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.

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