Civics Mini-Assessment #4 Paper Based: School Year 2024-2025

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What check does the U.S. Senate have on the President of the United States?

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refusing to confirm appointments

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What was the main reason the founders designed a constitutional government as illustrated by the diagram?

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To protect the nation against tyranny by dividing the powers of the federal government.

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Which is an important task of an administrative agency?

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making detailed regulations

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The following sections are found in the Administrative Procedure Act, a federal law governing administrative agencies. Which statement best explains the reason for these sections? A. Administrative agencies are required to advise the President. B. Administrative agencies have the power to issue their own executive orders. C. Administrative agencies must consider public opinion before issuing enforceable regulations. D. Administrative agencies often enforce their own regulations in court-like settings.

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Administrative agencies must consider public opinion before issuing enforceable regulations.

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What kind of order does the U.S. Supreme Court issue to indicate that it will review a case?

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writ of certiorari

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A bill is passed by both the House and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which is NOT an option for the President?

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let the bill die in committee

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On what grounds could the judge grant Jack’s request for summary judgment on his claim against Jill for personal injury from a car accident?

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The evidence in Jack’s favor is so overwhelming that it would be unreasonable to think otherwise.

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Which statement describes a proper role for a jury in the administration of justice in a criminal trial? Options: The jurors authorize government officials to arrest their political opponents at a time of national crisis., After an accused person is convicted of a crime, the jurors decide on what should be the appropriate punishment for the accused., After hearing the evidence at trial, the jurors decide whether it is beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime., After examining the record of an earlier trial, the jurors decide whether the law was applied correctly to the case or whether the case should be retried.

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After hearing the evidence at trial, the jurors decide whether it is beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.

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The diagram below shows some of the steps involved in creating a Florida state law. What is the next step in the lawmaking process?

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The bill goes to the Senate for action.

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The diagram provides details about the Florida court system. Which court completes the diagram?

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Circuit Courts