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How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies? They have larger staffs. They are more specialized. They maintain national security. They create rules and regulations.
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B
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Which statement describes the majority party's power when it comes to Senate committees? All committees must report daily to the majority leader. All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party. The majority party can refuse to accept the committee's conclusions. The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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B
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Regulatory agencies oversee the nation's economy. security. health care. military services.
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A
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to discuss pending bills with their constituents. make sure their supporters approve of a bill. propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions. gather public support for their bills.
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C
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The role of the Senate in regard to treaties is to approve international treaties. advise during negotiations. have the president of the Senate sign the treaty. negotiate the terms and conditions of the treaty.
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A
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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president's formal powers? It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch. It makes clear the president's role as head of the office of the president. It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders. It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
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A
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that can authorize similar action in the future. can stop similar action in the future. assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
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A
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Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is higher than independent agencies. higher than the vice president. lower than executive departments. lower than administrators and staff.
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A
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A trial court in the federal system is the US Supreme Court. the US Court of Appeals. the US Court of Common Pleas. the US Court of Claims.
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D
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A duty of the president is to head the executive branch. the State Department. the legislative branch. the Department of Defense.
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A
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Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices? the vice president a senator a cabinet member the chief of staff
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C
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What does the Executive Office of the President do for the President of the United States? supports and advises the president leads legislative departments nominates and advises the president leads all branches of the military
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A
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The role of the president has evolved over time because the needs of the nation have changed. the role of the executive branch has changed. the role of Congress has changed. the needs of the chief of staff have changed.
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A
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Why does California have the most seats in the House? It is the state with the largest population. It is the state with the largest land area. Its smallest districts are the most populated. Its major cities are the most populated.
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A
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How is the lawmaking power of the House limited? The president can veto its bills. The Senate can oppose its bills. The House can propose only revenue bills. The House cannot propose revenue bills.
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B