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How many members are there in the House of Representatives? 100 200 435 535
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435
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Which of the House's functions is the most important? electing a president in a deadlock impeaching a federal employee reviewing Senate tax bills creating laws
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creating laws
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Who in the House has the power to lead the caucus and control the agenda? the Majority Whip the Majority Floor Leader the Speaker of the House the Committee Chair
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the Speaker of the House
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What happens first when a bill is introduced in the House? The House votes to approve or reject the bill. Representatives debate the bill on the floor of the House. The Speaker decides whether the House will consider the bill. The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.
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The bill is assigned to a committee, who looks into it and recommends changes.
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The Electoral College has determined that two candidates have tied for president. What happens next? The House votes to determine who wins the presidency. The Senate votes to determine who wins the presidency. The presidency is decided by the Supreme Court. The presidency is decided by the popular vote.
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The House votes to determine who wins the presidency.
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What power does the House hold in regard to impeachment? It forms a committee to hear complaints against an official. It brings charges against an official to remove him or her from office. It holds a trial to present evidence against an official on the charges of impeachment. It decides whether the official is guilty and should be removed from office.
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It brings charges against an official to remove him or her from office.
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A group of people united to promote a cause is called a caucus. committee. constituent. community.
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committee.×
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How can the Senate limit the power of the House? by not sending bills to the House by not approving the House's bills by being the upper chamber by having six-year terms
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by not approving the House's bills
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How long is a representative's term of office? one year two years four years six years
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two years
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For a piece of legislation to proceed to the Senate, it needs a certain number of votes. Whose job is it to organize the votes of the party? the whip the floor leader the caucus the committee
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the whip
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Whose power in the Senate is equal to the power of the Speaker of the House? president pro tempore president of the Senate majority leader majority whip
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majority leader
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How are the Senate leaders chosen? They are appointed by the president of the Senate. They are elected within each party. They are elected by the whole Senate. They are appointed by the president pro tempore.
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They are elected within each party.
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One-third of the Senate is elected every single year. two years. four years. six years.
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two years.
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A senator's term of office is two years. four years. six years. eight years.
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six years.
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Which Senate committee is equally staffed by both parties? the standing committee the select committee the joint committee the special committee
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the joint committee
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In a trial of impeached officials, the Senate conducts the impeachment trial. the Senate committee acts as prosecutor. the chief justice always presides over the trial. the Senate has the power to convict with a three-fourths vote.
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the Senate conducts the impeachment trial.
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The most powerful member of the Senate is the sergeant at arms. the president of the Senate. the majority party whip. the majority party leader.
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the majority party leader.
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Which role of a senator takes place only at the Capitol? serving on a committee meeting with constituents meeting with state officials representing state interests
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serving on a committee
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Which statement correctly describes the Senate? It's the lower chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members. It's the lower chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members. It's the upper chamber of Congress and has four hundred thirty-five members.
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It's the upper chamber of Congress and has one hundred members.
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Read Vice President Aaron Burr's quote about the Senate. [The Senate] is a sanctuary; a citadel of law, of order, and of liberty; and it is here - it is here, in this exalted refuge; here, if anywhere, will resistance be made to the storms of political phrensy and the silent arts of corruption. What was Burr most likely saying about the Senate? The Senate can be counted on to encourage rebellion and discord. The Senate is the lower house not just in name, but in action. The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government. The Senate can exist without the need for another arm of Congress.
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The Senate is the stable, righteous, and reliable arm of government.
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The office of the president is part of the State Department. the executive branch. the Department of Defense. the legislative branch.
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the executive branch.
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Over time, the power of the presidency has expanded because presidents have always enjoyed great popularity and can do as they please. the office of the president is important and the nation needs stronger leadership. the Constitution intended for this to happen. Congress was happy to give up some of its responsibilities.
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the office of the president is important and the nation needs stronger leadership.
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The president can quickly respond to economic, social, or political needs by signing legislation. signing executive orders. using mass media. using appointed officials.
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signing executive orders.
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Cabinet members report to the chief of staff. vice president. president. Senate leader.
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president.
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Which combination would the president most likely use to convince Congress to pass an economic stimulus bill? formal and informal powers informal powers and executive orders formal powers and federal officials informal powers and mass media
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informal powers and mass media×
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A challenge that modern presidents face is leading their political party. issuing executive orders. recognizing foreign nations. granting pardons.
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leading their political party.
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Which task is part of the president's role as commander in chief? appointing ambassadors deploying troops negotiating treaties granting pardons
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deploying troops
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In addition to support staff, the office of the president includes US ambassadors. the vice president. cabinet advisers. economic advisers.
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US ambassadors. ×
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Which agency would most likely regulate satellites used for worldwide communication? the FCC NASA the CIA the SEC
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the FCC
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The executive branch under the president, including the cabinet, is called the federal government. federal bureaucracy. Department of State. Department of Defense.
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federal government.×
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A major role for executive departments is protecting the president. protecting the vice president. protecting the public welfare. protecting independent agencies.
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protecting the public welfare.
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Which describes cabinet members? They lead the executive branch. They lead executive departments. They lead the House and Senate. They lead independent agencies.
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They lead executive departments.
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Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury? Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them. Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth. Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties. Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties
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Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.
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Which best describes the impact of independent agencies on the executive branch? They cause the executive branch to influence many aspects of life in the United States. They cause the executive branch to create many rules and regulations. They cause the executive branch to oversee both the judicial and legislative branches. They cause the executive branch to regulate businesses and communications.
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They cause the executive branch to influence many aspects of life in the United States
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What is the specific role of one regulatory agency setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards creating the nation's money creating Medicare and Medicaid acting as a liaison between the US and other nations
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setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards
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The executive agency that provides people with retirement income is the Department of Labor. the Department of Commerce. the Social Security Administration. the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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the Social Security Administration.
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Which executive agency would most likely investigate cases of espionage? the Central Intelligence Agency the Department of State the Department of Defense the Securities and Exchange Commission
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the Central Intelligence Agency
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Which would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation? a radio station a college a bank a supermarket
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a bank
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Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether a case should be heard in federal court. a defendant is innocent or guilty. a lower court made an error in a case. a case should go to the Supreme Court.
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a lower court made an error in a case.
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In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if a jury is unable to make a decision. a judge disagrees with a jury's decision. a precedent does not exist. a higher court agrees to hear it.
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a higher court agrees to hear it.
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Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by a judge. a judge and jury. a panel of judges. a jury.
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a panel of judges.
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Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must go through a jury trial. go through a selection process. be decided by a panel of judges. be decided by a single judge.
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be decided by a single judge.×
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A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision can take the case to another state's court. can take the case to a different trial court. can take the case to a higher court. can take the case to a federal court.
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can take the case to a higher court.
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How are state and federal appellate courts similar? Both hear cases from lower courts. Both have judges and juries. Both hear civil cases only. Both send cases to higher courts.
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Both hear cases from lower courts.
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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority to hear certain kinds of cases. to make decisions based on the law. to hear arguments from different parties. to make decisions based on precedents.
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to hear certain kinds of cases.
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If a trash can were stolen from in front of a school, the case would most likely be heard by a juvenile court. superior court. family court. district court.
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juvenile court.×
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A dispute over a contract between two people in the same city would most likely be heard first in a federal trial court. a federal appellate court. a state trial court. a state appellate court.
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a state trial court.
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Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system? assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court
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assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
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Georgia's constitution requires cities and towns to provide public schools and recreational facilities. tourism guides and chambers of commerce. police protection and correctional facilities. career centers and job placement services.
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public schools and recreational facilities.
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Which is the best example of an action taken by Georgia's legislative branch? A law requires people who register to vote to prove they are US citizens. A veteran engineer is named director of the state transportation board. A bank is forced to repay millions in illegal overdraft fees to its customers. A storm leads to the deployment of the state's National Guard troops.
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A law requires people who register to vote to prove they are US citizens.
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A city that wants to create a business improvement district needs to petition voters for permission. use home rule to pass a resolution. petition the state for permission. use home rule to pass an ordinance
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petition voters for permission.×
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Public school systems at the municipal level in Georgia are governed by a superintendent and the local school board. the state board of education. a board of regents. teachers unions.
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the local school board.
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Which example would qualify as a ballot initiative in Georgia? Voters recall a member of the Georgia State Board of Education for ethics violations. Voters approve a law that regulates the making of short-term loans. Voters repeal a law passed by the legislature banning smoking in public parks. Voters give the courts the power to change sentencing guidelines for criminals.
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Voters approve a law that regulates the making of short-term loans.
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Georgia's executive branch includes the governor, lieutenant governor, and Speaker of the House. Senate president. cabinet leaders. chief justice.
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cabinet leaders.
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Which explains how different agencies protect drinking water in Georgia? Georgia's Department of Natural Resources treats water, while municipalities oversee the process to make sure it is done properly. The Environmental Protection Agency treats water, while municipalities oversee the process to make sure it is done properly. Municipalities treat water, while Georgia's Department of Natural Resources oversees the process to make sure it is done properly. The Environmental Protection Agency treats water, while Georgia's Department of Natural Resources oversees the process.
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Municipalities treat water, while Georgia's Department of Natural Resources oversees the process to make sure it is done properly.
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If the governor of Georgia vetoes a bill, it can still become law through an override by the Supreme Court. voters at the polls. the legislature. cabinet leaders.
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the legislature.
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Read the passage from Georgia's constitution. The governing authority of each county shall have legislative power to adopt . . . ordinances, resolutions, or regulations relating to its property, affairs, and local government . . . which is inconsistent with this Constitution or any local law. Which action would be allowed under the constitution? A county builds a parking garage and passes new laws setting prices that visitors must pay. A county increases the income tax because more money is needed for services. A county suffers a natural disaster due to flooding and calls in the National Guard for help. A county adopts a law that prohibits panhandling on all streets in all cities within its jurisdiction.
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A county increases the income tax because more money is needed for services.X
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What is the primary source of income for counties and municipalities in Georgia? property tax income tax sales tax capital gains tax
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property tax
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The Supreme Court in Georgia consists of judges, who are led by a chief justice.
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SEVEN
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A parish or borough is also known as a government. county. municipality. town.
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county.
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Which of these levels of governments are categorized as local governments? counties and states states and municipalities counties and municipalities counties, states, and municipalities
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counties and municipalities
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Which county government system most resembles the structure of the federal government? the mayor-council system the supervisor system the council-manager system the council-executive system
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the mayor-council system×
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Incorporation creates a local government and divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders. determines who will serve as mayor and council members. creates geographic boundaries for villages, towns, and cities. manages the court system on the county and city level.
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divides a state into separate counties with their own leaders.×
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In a supervisor system, a board of supervisors is responsible for governing the county, overseeing departments, and creating policies. governing the county, with little power to create policies. governing the county with a council and an executive. governing the county, creating policies, and supervising a council.
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governing the county, overseeing departments, and creating policies.
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What is the definition of a municipality? a division of government directly below the state level a city department charged with enforcing local laws a city, town, or village with its own government a set of laws and policies for a county
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a city, town, or village with its own government
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What outside source helps municipal governments raise revenue? state funds town garbage collection fees residential water fees city traffic fines
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state funds
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Who serves on a school board? teachers appointed by the school a mayor and city council school superintendents members of the community
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school superintendents×
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A municipality's infrastructure includes which of the following? private homes public utilities government school boards
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public utilities
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Local governments provide different services. Under which category of services do firefighters fall? zoning education public safety infrastructure
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public safety
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Which statement best describes the feelings of most Americans following President Clinton's impeachment? They supported the Republicans' views and felt Clinton deserved impeachment. They did not believe Clinton had any involvement in Whitewater or the Lewinsky scandal. They believed Clinton should be punished for his crimes and should resign. They thought Clinton had been impeached more for political reasons than for wrongdoing.
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They thought Clinton had been impeached more for political reasons than for wrongdoing.
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Partisanship in Congress during the Clinton presidency made it very difficult to hinder progress. maintain control. compromise. campaign.
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compromise.
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During the budget crisis of 1995, President Clinton vetoed the budget passed by Congress because of cuts to anti-crime programs. cuts to social programs. increases in healthcare funding. increases in funding for education.
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cuts to social programs.
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A term used by the media to describe the results of the midterm election in 1994 was partisan politics. the Contract with America. the "Republican Revolution." "don't ask, don't tell."
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the "Republican Revolution."
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The federal budget crisis in 1995 was resolved through Democratic cooperation. was resolved through bipartisan cooperation. forced the government to shut down. led to cuts in social programs.
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forced the government to shut down.
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As a result of poor economic conditions in the early 1990s, new congressional leadership was elected in 1994. Republican voter participation declined. Democratic voter participation increased. Congress was unable to create new policies.
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new congressional leadership was elected in 1994.
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Which statement best describes the mood of the American people following the midterm election in 1994? They supported President Clinton. They were resistant to change. They were displeased with Republicans. They were ready for a change.
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They were ready for a change
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The independent counsel appointed to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by President Clinton was Janet Reno. Newt Gingrich. Kenneth Starr. Bob Dole.
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Kenneth Starr.
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Why was Newt Gingrich a significant political figure in the 1990s? He and his supporters fought against the balanced budget amendment. He was the first Republican to serve as Speaker of the House in forty years. He challenged Bill Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. He led a movement against tax cuts proposed in the Contract with America.
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He was the first Republican to serve as Speaker of the House in forty years.
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During the 1994 midterm election, the Contract with America was a constitutional amendment. a healthcare proposal. a Democratic mandate. a Republican agenda.
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a Republican agenda.
