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Q 1/20
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A person becomes the leader of a democracy by
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taking power by force.
being elected by popular vote.
receiving votes from the peoples' representatives.
being the first-born child of the previous leader.
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The number of electoral votes a state gets depends on
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the number of registered voters in the state.
the number of members in both houses of the state legislature.
the number of votes cast in previous elections.
the number of Senators and representatives the state has in Congress.
20 questions
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A person becomes the leader of a democracy by
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The number of electoral votes a state gets depends on
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If a state has 13 members of the House of Representatives, how many electoral votes will it have?
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In the United States, the Electoral College
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When Americans vote for president,
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Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution changed the way the Vice-President was elected?
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The title "Commander-in-Chief" belongs to
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How did the War Powers Act of 1973 impact the role of the president?
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Why do presidential powers tend to grow during national emergencies?
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For a time, the President was given the power to veto specific parts of a bill without vetoing the entire bill. This was known as
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When Queen Elizabeth II of Britain hosts a dinner for the President of France, she is playing a role MOST similar to the role played by the President of the United States as
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What executive department is responsible for impartially enforcing the law for all Americans?
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Which type of law is being enforced when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) closes a business due to environmental contamination?
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For many Americans, the problems inherent in disaster management were clearly demonstrated by FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) 2005 response to
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Based on the responsibilities of the job, what kind of experience would the Secretary of the Interior MOST LIKELY need?
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If the president wanted to increase the amount of money given to the Department of Homeland Security, who would have to approve the budget request?
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What branch of the Department of Justice was formed during the Theodore Roosevelt administration and primarily uncovers federal crimes in the U.S.?
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Which agency is considered a government corporation?
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Which of these would be considered an "independent agency" of the Federal government?
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The task carried out by the MAJORITY of Secret Service agents is
