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According to the immigration plan proposed by President Bush, people living in the United States illegally

A
would be immediately deported.
B
would be allowed to apply for citizenship while remaining in the U.S.
C
could apply for citizenship only if they were employed.
D
could stay in the country for a short time as guest workers.
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One reason Hurricane Katrina was so devastating for New Orleans is that

A
many people had to be rescued by helicopter.
B
no emergency shelters were available.
C
people were surprised by the storm.
D
many residents had not evacuated.
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In the presidential election of 2000, Al Gore

A
won the popular vote.
B
ran as a third-party candidate.
C
was the Republican candidate.
D
won a majority in the Electoral College.
4

Following the 2000 election, the Gore campaign

A
asked the Florida Supreme Court to order a hand recount of the ballots.
B
appealed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to the US Supreme Court.
C
rejected the decision of the US Supreme Court on the hand recount.
D
decided a hand recount could not be done in time for the Electoral College vote.
5

President George W. Bush believed that the best way to improve the economy was by

A
cutting taxes.
B
raising taxes.
C
discouraging immigration.
D
forcing immigrants to return home.
6

The outcome of the US presidential election in 2000 was determined by

A
the popular vote.
B
the Electoral College.
C
the state of Florida.
D
the Florida Supreme Court.
7

After Hurricane Katrina, the Bush administration was

A
praised for its quick and effective response to the crisis.
B
praised for showing concern for New Orleans residents.
C
criticized for not anticipating that a hurricane might strike.
D
criticized for responding only after flooding damaged the city.
8

Immediately following the presidential election in 2000,

A
votes were recounted in the state of Florida.
B
votes were recounted across the United States.
C
the US Supreme Court ordered a new election.
D
the US Supreme Court declared the winner.
9

After the 2000 presidential election, President George W. Bush kept his campaign promise to

A
lower taxes.
B
stop immigration.
C
take away business tax credits.
D
reform welfare programs.
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What was the initial result of the presidential election in 2000?

A
There was a clear winner.
B
A third-party candidate won.
C
It was close and controversial.
D
It was close, but not controversial.

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