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The duties of a US ambassador to a foreign nation include

A
overseeing foreign aid projects.
B
approving international treaties.
C
deciding how much aid a country will receive.
D
choosing ambassadors for neighboring countries.
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A
local government
B
state government
C
federal government
D
state and local governments
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The leader of a large country on the other side of the world is making threatening comments about its neighbor, a smaller country that is a close friend of the United States. The leader is gathering military troops near the border of this country and tensions are very high in the region.

A
The president should threaten the leader of the larger country with military action.
B
The president should send US military troops to the smaller country to help protect it.
C
The president should remove ambassadors and other US citizens from both countries.
D
The president should ask US ambassadors in the area to talk to officials in both countries.
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Which form of government is closest to the people it serves?

A
city
B
state
C
county
D
federal
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Read the scenario.Garfield County has one large city, Centerville, and four smaller towns. Seaside and Westport are along the coast. Oakville and Rowan are inland at the edge of the mountains. Seaside’s city council passes a law that no building along the shoreline can be more than two stories high.

A
It applies only to Seaside.
B
It applies to the entire state.
C
It applies to both coastal towns.
D
It applies to all of Garfield County.
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Read the scenario.Annie has been caught spraying graffiti on a store window in Chicago. The city assigns her case to the Restorative Justice Community Court.

A
Annie will be released after being told to never repeat her actions.
B
Annie will be tried in juvenile court and possibly spend time in detention.
C
Annie will be required to apologize to the shop owner and repair the damage.
D
Annie will be tried in criminal court and be required to pay a fine if found guilty.
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What is one way Congress can check the executive branch?

A
by overturning the results of an election
B
by taking over the executive branch if necessary
C
by charging public officials with crimes
D
by replacing officials in the executive branch
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Read the section from the US Constitution. The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;To borrow Money on the credit of the United States; To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes; —Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution

A
the power to lay and collect taxes
B
the power to borrow money on credit
C
the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations
D
the power to regulate commerce among the states
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Which scenario best describes the effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A
A group of female students are allowed to join their school’s engineering club. Previously, only male students could join the club.
B
A young student is deaf. She has an interpreter who helps her in class and receives speech therapy as part of her educational plan.
C
A construction company is building a new hotel. The plans call for all doorways to be wide enough for a wheelchair to fit easily through them.
D
It is 1964. A restaurant in a southern state abandons its policy of not serving African Americans. Anyone can now sit at the lunch counter and be served.
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Read the scenario.Sandra is working on her proposal for a community garden. She decides to interview residents of her city to get their opinions on the issue she has identified.

A
by providing funding for her idea
B
by providing support for her idea
C
by providing help with writing the proposal
D
by providing information on other issues
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Which statement describes how the federal and state court systems compare?

A
Only the state judicial branch has a court of appeals.
B
Only the federal judicial branch conducts trials.
C
Both federal and state judges are appointed to lifetime terms.
D
Both federal and state branches have a Supreme Court and lower courts.
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What are the main duties of the vice president?

A
to replace a president who leaves office and to fill in as needed
B
to advise the president on foreign policy and to negotiate with foreign countries
C
to develop military policies and to plan responses to national security
D
to advise the president and cabinet and to represent the United States in legal matters
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What is one effect of microplastics on the environment?

A
They can harm the animals that eat them.
B
They can reduce waste in the oceans.
C
They can break down nonplastic substances.
D
They can reduce the use of plastics by people.
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The United States is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

A
provide aid to countries that need financial assistance
B
promote peace and security through political and military means
C
work with other countries on issues important to the environment
D
provide guidance to the United Nations on international conflicts
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Which is an example of a public good?

A
taxis
B
libraries
C
restaurants
D
movie theaters
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Which statements best describe a topic sentence? Check all that apply.A topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph.A topic sentence expresses the main purpose of the thesis.A topic sentence is specific enough to be explored in one paragraph.A topic sentence is just one element that contributes to a strong paragraph.A topic sentence should be distinct from and unrelated to the thesis of an essay.

A
A topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph.
B
A topic sentence expresses the main purpose of the thesis.
C
A topic sentence is specific enough to be explored in one paragraph.
D
A topic sentence is just one element that contributes to a strong paragraph.
E
A topic sentence should be distinct from and unrelated to the thesis of an essay.
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Which of these are examples of good topic sentences? Check all that apply.One way that Siamese cats differ from other breeds of cats is in their temperament. The paper should be typed and double-spaced. How many elephants die each year because elephant preserves lack adequate protection?Calvin Coolidge was the thirtieth president of the United States? Effective leaders are bold and inspire confidence.Dogs are excellent pets because they are loyal.

A
One way that Siamese cats differ from other breeds of cats is in their temperament.
B
The paper should be typed and double-spaced.
C
How many elephants die each year because elephant preserves lack adequate protection?
D
Calvin Coolidge was the thirtieth president of the United States?
E
Effective leaders are bold and inspire confidence.
F
Dogs are excellent pets because they are loyal.
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Which sentence should Nick use to further refine his topic sentence?

A
A beautiful song can soothe and calm, while a peppy song can lift a person’s spirit.
B
It is important to listen to all kinds of music, including reggae, rap, jazz, and rock.
C
My favorite lyrics tell about crossing a raging river.
D
Some people like to listen to jazz, while others prefer country songs.
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What would be the best type of evidence to illustrate Mandy’s proposed topic?

A
a few examples of how the players successfully scored points
B
a brief history of the game of basketball
C
a quotation from the coach about the players
D
a comparison of current players with past successful members of the team
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Which would be the best concluding sentence for the paragraph?

A
Positive media attention can transform communities in unexpected ways.
B
This is one of the problems of living in a place where people seldom come to visit.
C
The interstate made it easy for travelers to get to the town, but parking was a big problem for residents and tourists.
D
Travel programs should be more careful about their topics.

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