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What was one national security policy the United States established during the Covid-19 pandemic?

A
limited travel to the United States
B
restricted emigration from the United States
C
passed a new law called the Patriot Act
D
formed a new department of the federal government
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The president pro tempore of the Senate can best be described as

A
the highest position in the Senate.
B
the most powerful position in the Senate.
C
having some power, but less than the majority leader.
D
a largely ceremonial role without much power.
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Which public-safety regulations target the protection of workers as the central focus?

A
regulations for advertising
B
regulations for pollution
C
regulations for business-activity
D
regulations for equal-opportunity
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Which statement best explains why it can be difficult to identify a problem?

A
A problem can be simple or complicated.
B
A problem can be personal or emotional.
C
A problem can be large or small.
D
A problem can affect people or places.
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Which of the following are examples of domestic influences on US foreign policy? Select three options. news outletsalliancesenvironmental activistssecurity threatseconomic concernstrading relationships

A
news outlets
B
alliances
C
environmental activists
D
security threats
E
economic concerns
F
trading relationships
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Why is the slow growth that can result from a contractionary policy a positive effect?

A
It can increase loan interest rates.
B
It can decrease available credit.
C
It can increase the money supply.
D
It can decrease inflation.
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As part of considering options, a student using the problem-solving process should

A
understand a problem and brainstorm solutions.
B
examine information and weigh disadvantages.
C
examine information and ask questions.
D
understand a problem and identify the cause.
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Which are indicators that economists use to measure how an economy grows? Select two options.monitoring election resultsmeasuring how much the economy producesmonitoring the popularity of different music groupsstudying the economy of another countrytracking the unemployment rate

A
monitoring election results
B
measuring how much the economy produces
C
monitoring the popularity of different music groups
D
studying the economy of another country
E
tracking the unemployment rate
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Read the excerpt.The parents out there already know what I’m talking about: the mothers and fathers taking on second jobs, the folks getting bills for their children’s education they cannot pay. And this is an education they thought they’d saved for. I say, enough! A college education should not be a privilege but a right.The excerpt is best characterized as an

A
opening statement.
B
plan of action.
C
summary.
D
conclusion.
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What happens to a public policy after it has been implemented?

A
It is evaluated to see if it helped address an issue.
B
It goes to the president for final approval.
C
It goes through a trial period before becoming law.
D
It is only put in place in specific communities.
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What was one result of President’s Trump’s executive order that restricted travel from seven foreign countries?

A
Congress passed a similar law a year later.
B
The order was revoked by President Biden.
C
A federal agency was created to implement it.
D
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional.
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Justice John Harlan’s dissent to the court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was based on what premise?

A
Plessy was of mixed heritage.
B
The Constitution is “color-blind.”
C
The train cars were not “equal”.
D
The judge’s verdict was biased.
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A state’s taxes are determined by

A
its governor and the US government.
B
its legislature and comptroller.
C
its governor and voters.
D
its legislature and voters.
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One of the results of the Schenck decision was that it removed protections for

A
speech intended to cause panic or harm.
B
those serving in the military.
C
those who committed crimes.
D
hate speech.
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Which is an example of restricted free speech?

A
promoting an idea that is unpopular with most people
B
telling everyone you lost your job when you are still employed
C
revealing a confidential e-mail that was sent to you by mistake
D
writing an article that urges people to violently protest unfair treatment
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Read the quote from the Ways and Means Committee of the House.A tax bill must be passed first by the House of Representatives. After the House has completed action on a bill and approved it by a majority vote, the bill is transmitted to the Senate for formal action.—Committee on Ways and MeansHouse of Representatives

A
The Senate votes on the bill.
B
The bill goes to a committee.
C
The bill goes back to the House.
D
The president signs the bill into law.
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Read this outline for an informative essay about the role of the Food and Drug Administration.I. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) educates the public about food. A. The information the FDA provides helps consumers stay safe. B. The FDA educates consumers in different ways.II. The FDA labels processed foods. A. FDA labels identify the ingredients used to make products. B. FDA labels explain the nutrition content of food. C. FDA labels explain if the product might harm people who have allergies.III. The FDA warns the public about harmful food. A. The FDA issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. B. The FDA tells consumers which foods to avoid. C. The FDA tells consumers what to do if they get sick.IV. The American public relies on the information the FDA provides. A. The FDA labels food and issues warnings about foodborne illnesses. B. This information helps protect consumers from harmful food.Which section of the outline is the introduction?

A
section I
B
section II
C
section III
D
section IV
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Economists use changes in GDP to measure

A
the balance of trade with other countries.
B
any economic growth or shrinkage.
C
the causes of unemployment.
D
the distances between cities.
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In Santa Fe District v. Doe, the court ruled that student-led prayer at a school football game failed the "Lemon Test” because it was "too entangled.” What does this mean?

A
The prayer was too close to a Catholic tradition, and the majority of students practiced another religion.
B
The students might have been pressured by peers to pray, leading to bullying.
C
The games were too closely related to an official school activity, showing religious support.
D
The coach may have instructed the students to pray, making it a condition of their team membership.
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Look at the following cause-and-effect chart, showing events from the case of Mapp v. Ohio (1961).

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A
Her conviction was upheld because illegal materials had been found in her home.
B
Her conviction was overturned because the search of her home had been done illegally.
C
Her conviction was upheld because an eyewitness had seen her with illegal materials.
D
Her conviction was overturned because the jury found her to be a person of good character.

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