Government

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Which of these is the main function of the legislative branch? Options: to make laws, to enforce laws, to define laws, to interpret laws

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to make laws

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According to the chart, which state has the largest delegation in the United States House of Representatives? A. Missouri, B. Florida, C. Michigan, D. Texas

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Texas

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Which best explains why groups may hold meetings to discuss unpopular ideas in the United States?

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Constitutional rights protect their actions.

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Mason thinks he has a great idea for a law. What is the best action for Mason to take to get the law passed? Options: post his opinions on a website, talk with his best friend about his idea, write a letter to the editor of the local paper, contact his representative in Congress about his idea

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contact his representative in Congress about his idea

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Which example best demonstrates a change in government involvement in the economy? Options: involvement in the United Nations, creation of the Social Security Administration, deployment of military troops to Iraq, implementation of the Voting Rights Act

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creation of the Social Security Administration

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The Articles of Confederation represented the

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first attempt at self-government in the United States

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Congress is prohibited from establishing an official religion by the

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First Amendment

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Which person is a member of the legislative branch? Options: president, Speaker of the House, secretary of education, ambassador to the United Nations

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Speaker of the House

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The expansion of suffrage in the United States best illustrates society’s changing views of

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civil rights

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Which part of the Connecticut (or Great) Compromise benefits states with smaller populations?

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Each state has two representatives in the Senate.