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Who would the president most likely ask for advice about reforming labor practices?

A cabinet member.

The role of the president has evolved over time because

the needs of the nation have changed.

Which statement describes the majority party's power when it comes to Senate committees?

All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.

Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president's formal powers?

It makes clear the president's role as head of the executive branch.

A trial court in the federal system is

the US Court of Claims.

What is the Senate's only defense to a filibuster?

invoking cloture

How many steps must be taken for a House bill to become law?

six

Why does California have the most seats in the House?

It is the state with the largest population.

A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have

trial, appellate, and high courts.

How is the lawmaking power of the House limited?

The Senate can oppose its bills.

Regulatory agencies oversee the nation's

economy

The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.

Within the hierarchy of the federal bureaucracy, the cabinet is

higher than independent agencies.

In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as

an appellate court.

How are independent executive agencies different from cabinet executive agencies?

They are more specialized.

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