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Which of the following is the only branch that can make federal laws, and levy federal taxes? A.The executive. B.The legislative. C.The judicial. D.The president 标准答案：B The theory of American politics and the American Revolution originated mainly from ___. A.George Washington B.Thomas Jefferson C.John Adams D.John Locke 标准答案：D In the examination called “the 11 plus”, students with academic potential go to ____. A.grammar schools. B.comprehensive schools. C.public schools. D.technical schools. 标准答案：A Which of the following websites are meant to cater to young tastes? A.Baidu. B.Facebook. C.Teachbook. D.MySpace. 标准答案：B Under whose reign was the Bill of Rights passed? A.James I B.William of Orange. C.Oliver Cromwell D.George 1 标准答案：B By whom is a “vote of no confidence” decided? A.The House of Commons. B.The House of Lords. C.The two major parties. D.The Prime Minister. 标准答案：A When did Scotland join the Union by agreement of the English and Scottish parliaments? A.In 1715 B.In 1688 C.In 1745 D.In 1707 标准答案：D In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except for ___. A.finding a job in society B.having a place in a community C.identifying themselves with dominant values D.getting together with friends 标准答案：A Which of the following is NOT a power of the president? A.The president can veto any bill passed by Congress. B.The president has the authority to appoint federal judges when vacancies occur. C.The president can make laws. D.The president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments. 标准答案：C Which one of the following is NOT particularly British Christmas tradition? A.Enjoying the Pantomime. B.The Queen broadcasting her Christmas message. C.Eating chocolate eggs on Easter Day. D.Shopping on the Boxing Day. 标准答案：C Which one of the following does NOT belong to the Protestant Church? A.Quakers B.Puritans C.Baptists D.Catholics