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What is the role of a president as the chief of state?
What is the role of a president as the chief of state?
- Managing the legislative agenda
- Overseeing foreign policy decisions
- Serving as the ceremonial head of the government (correct)
- Leading the country's military forces
Which legislative chamber represents the people's views closely?
Which legislative chamber represents the people's views closely?
- House of Representatives (correct)
- Select Committees
- Standing Committees
- US Senate
What does the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution do?
What does the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution do?
- Gives the power to elect senators to state legislatures
- Establishes the Electoral College system
- Shifts the election of senators to popular vote (correct)
- Limits the presidential term to two terms
What is the main purpose of a filibuster in Congress?
What is the main purpose of a filibuster in Congress?
What is the primary function of Select Committees in Congress?
What is the primary function of Select Committees in Congress?
What term refers to the appropriation of federal funds by legislators for projects in their districts?
What term refers to the appropriation of federal funds by legislators for projects in their districts?
What branch of government does Article III of the US Constitution describe?
What branch of government does Article III of the US Constitution describe?
Which concept in the US Constitution states that national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
Which concept in the US Constitution states that national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
Which aspect of the US Constitution includes freedoms like Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press?
Which aspect of the US Constitution includes freedoms like Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press?
What is the primary focus of Amendments 4, 5, 6, and 8 collectively known as?
What is the primary focus of Amendments 4, 5, 6, and 8 collectively known as?
What is the main goal behind the creation of Congress according to the Founders of the United States?
What is the main goal behind the creation of Congress according to the Founders of the United States?
What type of committees include members from both chambers of Congress?
What type of committees include members from both chambers of Congress?
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