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Read the scenario.Calvin is excited about the release of a new sneaker from his favorite shoe company. But then he reads a news story about how the company contributes money to a political candidate who is known for making inconsiderate comments.

A
participate in a workplace walkout
B
organize a boycott
C
write an article in the school paper
D
speak to friends and family
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How are electors given to states?

A
Every state receives an equal number of electors.
B
Electors are assigned based on voter turnout.
C
States with larger populations get more electors.
D
States with smaller populations get more electors.
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In West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, the Supreme Court ruled on the case of a family of children who were sent home from school because they refused on religious grounds to salute the flag. In ruling in favor of the family, Justice Robert Jackson wrote:To sustain the compulsory [required] flag salute we are required to say that a Bill of Rights which guards the individual's right to speak his own mind, left it open to public authorities to compel [force] him to utter [say] what is not in his mind.

A
It means that the flag salute should be expected of all students regardless of their beliefs.
B
It means that making people say something they do not believe goes against their right to free expression.
C
It means that the Bill of Rights is limited because public authorities can still make people act in certain ways.
D
It means that it is acceptable to require the flag salute because it does not actually change a person’s beliefs.
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What role does social media play in the democratic process?

A
Voters use it to cast ballots in elections.
B
People use it to promote ideas.
C
Lawmakers use it to pass bills.
D
People use it to register to vote.
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What was the impact of the 1963 Children’s March in Alabama?

A
Support for the civil rights movement increased.
B
Support for the civil rights movement decreased.
C
The civil rights movement came to an end.
D
There was little to no change in the civil rights movement.
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How have marches such as the Women’s Suffrage Procession led to changes in public policy?

A
by overturning unfair rules
B
by overthrowing governments
C
by writing new laws through cooperation
D
by getting the attention of decision makers
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In the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore won more votes nationwide than George W. Bush. Yet, Bush was named the president. How was this possible?

A
Bush won the Electoral College.
B
Many states did not follow election rules.
C
Congress determined the election outcome.
D
Gore resigned before taking office.
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Read the scenario.Ramil’s grandmother has become a citizen and is interested in voting for the first time. Ramil helps her make a plan so she can vote.

A
research the candidates
B
register with the election board
C
find the location of the polling place
D
request a ballot from the state
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What does a person do when registering to vote?

A
fill out a form
B
cast a vote
C
learn about the issues
D
send in a ballot
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Read the excerpt from a speech to students made by President Barack Obama in 2013:I refuse to condemn your generation and future generations to a planet that’s beyond fixing. And that’s why, today, I'm announcing a new national climate action plan, and I'm here to enlist your generation's help in keeping the United States of America a leader—a global leader—in the fight against climate change.—President Barack Obama, June 25, 2013

A
by voting for politicians who care about climate change
B
by marching in a demonstration against climate change
C
by writing a letter thanking the president for his speech
D
by running for political office to change energy policies
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The data set represents the number of miles Mary jogged each day for the past nine days.6, 7, 5, 0, 6, 12, 8, 6, 9What is the outlier of the data?

A
0
B
6
C
7
D
12
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The data set represents the total number of tuba players in each of 11 different school bands.0, 1, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 8What is the lower quartile of the data?

A
1
B
3
C
4
D
6
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Which statement is true about the ranges for the box plots?

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A
The range of the Morning box plot is the same as the range of the Afternoon box plot.
B
The range of the Morning box plot is 1 less than the range of the Afternoon box plot.
C
The range of the Morning box plot is 1 more than the range of the Afternoon box plot.
D
The range of the Morning box plot is 2 less than the range of the Afternoon box plot
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Which statement is true about the box plots?

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A
Both the ranges and the interquartile ranges for the data sets are the same.
B
Neither the ranges nor the interquartile ranges for the data sets are the same.
C
The interquartile ranges for the box plots are the same, but their ranges are different.
D
The ranges for the box plots are the same, but their interquartile ranges are different.
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The box plot represents the number of minutes customers spend on hold when calling a company.What is the upper quartile of the data?

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A
3
B
5
C
6
D
8
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A variety of two types of snack packs are delivered to a store. The box plots compare the number of calories in each snack pack of crackers to the number of calories in each snack pack of trail mix.Which statement is true about the box plots?

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A
The interquartile range of the trail mix data is greater than the range of the cracker data.
B
The value 70 is an outlier in the trail mix data.
C
The upper quartile of the trail mix data is equal to the maximum value of the cracker data.
D
The number of calories in the packs of trail mix have a greater variation than the number of calories in the packs of crackers.
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The interquartile range of the data set is 4.2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12Which explains whether or not 12 is an outlier?

A
Twelve is an outlier because it is greater than the sum of 7 and 4.
B
Twelve is an outlier because it is less than the sum of 7 and 6.
C
Twelve is not an outlier because it is greater than the sum of 7 and 4.
D
Twelve is not an outlier because it is less than the sum of 7 and 6.
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The box plot represents the number of minutes it takes for the students in a class to run a mile.

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A
0
B
5
C
7
D
13
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The box plot compares the number of events that Mrs. Cai’s and Mr. Roland’s classes won over the last 10 years on the school’s field day.Based on the data in the box plots, what is the best evidence to show which class has had greater success on field day over the last 10 years?

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A
Mrs. Cai’s class was more successful because her interquartile range was less spread out.
B
Mrs. Cai’s class was more successful because she had the greater total spread.
C
Mr. Roland’s class was more successful because his class always won at least one event.
D
Mr. Roland’s class was more successful because his class’s lower quartile was the same as Mrs. Cai’s class’s upper quartile.
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The data set below has a lower quartile of 13 and an upper quartile of 37.1, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 35, 37, 40, 78Which statement is true about any outliers of the data set?

A
The data set does not have any outliers.
B
The lowest value, 1, is the only outlier.
C
The greatest value, 78, is the only outlier.
D
Both 1 and 78 are outliers.

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