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

A
calling a recess
B
invoking cloture
C
ending the session
D
ignoring the person
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Why does California have the most seats in the House?

A
It is the state with the largest population.
B
It is the state with the largest land area.
C
Its smallest districts are the most populated.
D
Its major cities are the most populated.
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

A
can authorize similar action in the future.
B
can stop similar action in the future.
C
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
D
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
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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.
5

Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

A
the vice president
B
a senator
C
a cabinet member
D
the chief of staff
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.
B
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
C
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
D
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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Which best describes the representation role of a member of the House of Representatives?

A
serving on committees
B
meeting with constituents
C
voting on bills
D
speaking on the House floor
8

What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States?

A
supports and advises the president
B
leads legislative departments
C
nominates and advises the president
D
leads all branches of the military
9

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.
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Which best describes the primary function of the Senate?

A
trying impeached officials
B
approving presidential appointments
C
approving international treaties
D
making laws
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

A
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
B
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
C
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
D
gather public support for their bills.
12

A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have

A
trial, appellate, and civil courts.
B
trial, appellate, and high courts.
C
family, appellate, and high courts.
D
traffic, appellate, and civil courts.
13

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

A
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
B
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
C
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
D
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to

A
approve international treaties.
B
advise during negotiations.
C
have the president of the Senate sign the treaty.
D
negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
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Which statement describes an example of a limit on the power of the House of Representatives?

A
The president can veto its bills.
B
The Senate can oppose its bills.
C
The House can propose only revenue bills.
D
The House cannot propose revenue bills.

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