US Government Final Review

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How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

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2 years

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The number of House members representing each state is based on

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Population of each state

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The President's power to veto an act of Congress is an example of

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Checks and balances

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Which of the following are a criteria for a case to be heard by the Federal Courts? Crimes committed on federal property, Violation of Federal Laws, Disputes involving foreign governments, All of the above

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All of the above

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The court that first hears a case is said to have

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Original jurisdiction

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The most powerful leader in the House is the

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Speaker of the House

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The president of the Senate is

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The Vice President

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In the steps of the legislative process, the event that would happen first is: A pocket veto, Placement on a calendar, A subcommittee hearing, A fillibuster

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Placement on a calendar

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To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT: Trial within a reasonable time, Trial by jury, Adequate defense, Media coverage if demanded

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Media coverage if demanded

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Which of the following must approve presidential appointments? The Senate, The House of Representatives, Liberal constructionists, Strict constructionists

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The Senate