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The purpose of the passenger list maintained by the Transportation Security Administration is

A
to keep people who are possible threats off airplanes.
B
to know why people are traveling anytime a flight is booked.
C
to make sure airplanes are not crowded or overbooked.
D
to list travelers who are able to fly without being searched.
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On September 11, 2001, why was Flight 93 the only hijacked plane not to reach its target?

A
Terrorists changed their minds about the attack.
B
The crew and passengers landed the plane in a field.
C
Passengers fought terrorists for control of the plane.
D
US fighter jets were forced to shoot down the plane.
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A difference between Flight 93 and the other planes involved in the September 11th attacks was that

T
Terrorists revealed their plans before the flight went down.
F
Flight 93 was headed for a more obscure target.
T
The crew convinced the terrorists to land the plane.
P
Passengers became aware of the terrorists’ plans.
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Why was the Pentagon an important target for terrorists in 2001?

A
It was a workplace for many Americans.
B
It was the main headquarters for the US military.
C
It was located in densely populated Arlington, Virginia.
D
It was far from the other attack location in New York.
5

In order to oversee airport security, the government created

A
the Patriot Act.
B
the 9/11 Commission.
C
the Transportation Security Administration.
D
the Department of Homeland Security.
6

What was the immediate effect of the September 11th attacks on US airlines?

T
They went out of business because people stopped flying.
T
They were only allowed to fly outside the United States.
T
They continued to fly normally with armed guards on board.
T
They were grounded and unable to operate for several days.
7

The planes hijacked on September 11, 2001, were flown toward targets in New York City and

A
Philadelphia.
B
Boston.
C
Miami.
D
Washington, DC.
8

How were hijackers able to take over planes on September 11, 2001?

A
They attacked passengers.
B
They disguised themselves as pilots.
C
They attacked flight crews.
D
They set off bombs.
9

The main responsibility of the Transportation Security Administration is to

A
provide police protection for airline passengers.
B
maintain secure flight schedules for the airlines.
C
make sure planes are mechanically ready for flying.
D
screen passengers for weapons and explosives.
10

In relation to the September 11th attacks, the term Ground Zero refers to

A
New York City.
B
the Pentagon.
C
the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, memorial.
D
the site of the World Trade Center.
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Which of the following best describes the Bush presidency?

A
It took place during a time of peace, prosperity, and calm in American history.
B
It included a series of difficult challenges, including two major crises of historic proportions.
C
It produced unprecedented prosperity and positive feelings.
12

Which of the following represent unusual features of the 2000 presidential election results?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
A candidate from a third party nearly won the election.
B
The winner of the popular vote was not the winner of the Electoral College vote.
C
The Electoral College vote was extremely close.
D
A Democratic candidate defeated a Republican candidate.
13

What was the ruling in the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore?

A
The outcome of the election should be decided by the Florida Supreme Court.
B
Bush definitely received more votes and should win the presidency.
C
That Bush was declared the winner in Florida.
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Which of the following best summarizes the fate of President Bush’s proposals on immigration?

A
His approach faced objection from all sides and could not garner enough support for passage.
B
His approach appealed to many in his party, but led to strong Democratic opposition.
C
The immigrant community demanded that Congress reject his proposal.

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