GOV 9wks REVIEW

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Part of the Executive Branch and comprised of 15 different departments, their job is to advise the President

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Cabinet

Front

Which of the following Presidents favored limited Federal power? Thomas Jefferson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

The powers of impeachment and creating the budget belong to the

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House of Representatives

Front

The powers to ratify treaties and confirm Presidential appointments belong to the:

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Senate

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Which of the following is NOT a competition between the government's duty to enforce laws, and people's rights? Options: Surveillance of citizens to prevent crime, Environmental laws that interfere with farmer's needs, Having a minimum age for a drivers license, Restricting freedom of speech for public safety.

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Having a minimum age for a drivers license

Front

Which level of courts has jurisdiction over patents and copyrights, bankruptcies and airline safety?

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Federal courts

Front

When legislation is "business friendly," it usually means

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It reduces regulations for businesses.

Front

Which economic activity would fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission? Options: Retail sales and distribution, Manufacturing of cell phones, Telecommunications services such as broadcasting licenses, Buying land to build radio towers

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Telecommunications services such as broadcasting licenses

Front

What is the main advantage of having internet access for citizens?

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Increased access to information and services.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties regarding elections? Raise campaign funds, Draw voting district boundaries, Select and support candidates

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Lobby for legislation