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Sort each activity to show whether it is a right or a responsibility in the countries where they apply.

Answer:

expressing one’s ideas and opinions, practicing one’s religious beliefs, having a fair trial when accused of a crime|military or civil service, paying taxes, respecting other people’s rights

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Which example illustrates a country practicing territoriality?

A
opening border crossings to allow unlimited travel within the country
B
allowing other nations and entities unregulated access to natural resources
C
tightly restricting all movement into and out of its borders
D
giving up land to other countries to avoid tensions and war
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During their trip to Italy, the Castellano family visited the Republic of San Marino, an independent country within Italy’s borders. Based on this information, which statement is accurate?

A
San Marino is a fragmented country.
B
Italy is a prorupted country.
C
San Marino is a perforated country.
D
Italy is a perforated country.
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Sort each detail to show which type of political body it describes.

Answer:

common heritage, shared cultural traits|sovereignty, recognized borders

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Based on the writing, which statement reflects how the Dutch and Native Americans differed on how they viewed land?

A
Native Americans thought land was a resource for everyone.
B
Native Americans viewed land as something that could be traded.
C
The Dutch viewed land as sacred and available to all to enjoy.
D
The Dutch thought land should be shared by all inhabitants.
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Based on the history of the region, what was this facility used for?

A
military fortification
B
resource extraction
C
wildlife hunting
D
scientific research
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Which type of political system does Ghana have?

A
autocratic theocracy
B
authoritarian oligarchy
C
democratic republic
D
constitutional monarchy
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What purpose do these provisions serve?

A
to foster tolerance and inclusion among different groups
B
to encourage people to live communally
C
to guarantee economic equality among people
D
to ensure people have access to the necessities of life
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Based on the report, what was a goal of the Polisario Front in the 1970s?

A
having peaceful relations with Morocco
B
ending Spanish colonization
C
gaining independence for Western Sahara
D
seeking entrance into the UN
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Based on the maps, which method was the primary way borders and territories changed during this time period?

A
Land was taken from existing countries to create new nations.
B
Countries annexed territory to expand their own boundaries.
C
Previous countries were simply dissolved and replaced.
D
Countries were combined to create new nations.
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How does the federal government of Brazil attempt to uphold human rights with this law?

A
by guaranteeing women the right to legal separation and divorce
B
by extending the right of women to sue and give testimony in courts
C
by protecting women from harm by family or household members
D
by barring discrimination against women in the workplace and in education
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Based on the report, which factor is worsening human rights issues in Western Sahara?

A
UN involvement in the regions
B
outside nations’ refusal to acknowledge
C
Western Sahara’s lack of law enforcement officers
D
continued failure by Morocco to investigate incidents
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How would the political bodies identified by color on the map be classified?

A
as self-ruling territories within sovereign states
B
as nations that exist among several countries
C
as nation-states that unite people based on a shared culture
D
as countries with governments and international borders
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Which apartheid-era human rights violation does this excerpt address?

A
the lack of voting rights for Black South Africans
B
employment discrimination against Black South Africans
C
travel and pass restrictions for Black South Africans
D
the lack of political representation for Black South Africans
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What kind of political system governs South Korea?

A
democracy
B
theocracy
C
dictatorship
D
oligarchy
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How did geography shape the results of the 2020 presidential election?

A
Counties in northeastern Illinois won the election for Biden.
B
Counties in southern Illinois failed to support Trump.
C
Counties in western Illinois did not support Trump.
D
Counties in central Illinois won the election for Biden.
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Which development led to the treaty described in the quote?

A
the fall of communism and the rise of capitalism
B
the lack of a permanent population
C
the competition over military supremacy and land
D
the colonization of the continent by European countries

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