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The Declaration of Independence — Unit test Answers

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Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence."For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."

A
The colonists could not acquire goods without illegal smuggling.
B
The colonists were exporting too many goods.
C
The British closed all ports except for Boston.
D
The colonists could export goods only to Britain.
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The Declaration of Independence refers to the Rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness as being unalienable. What does unalienable mean?

A
not foreign
B
indisputable
C
negotiable
D
transferable
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The Declaration of Independence intended to end British rule in the colonies, and grant citizens

A
the right to freedom of speech
B
the right to self-govern
C
the ability to live without a government
D
the ability to vote for a president
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Which best summarizes the social contract outlined in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence?

A
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but states must also protect their rights.
B
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but people must also protect their rights.
C
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but people can change their government if it fails to do so.
D
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but states can challenge the government if it fails to do so.
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Which type of rights did the colonists who drafted the Declaration of Independence most want to protect?

A
unalienable
B
government
C
legal
D
voting
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The preamble to the Declaration of Independence outlines the principles upon which the new government would be based. Which of these best describes one of those principles?

A
a government based on a social contract
B
the end of taxation without representation
C
the removal of the British military
D
a need for equality regardless of race or gender
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Gauging yourself against others is acceptable in competitive sports. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is considered an individual sport?

A
hockey
B
golf
C
basketball
D
soccer
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It would NOT be ethical to __________.

A
steal the ball from another player during a game
B
use your skills to score a basket by dunking the basketball
C
fake an injury to get an extra timeout in a close game
D
get a hit each time you are up to bat in a baseball game
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Game officials typically report the final score and game notes to the association in charge of the sport. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which is NOT true about the mental focus required for individual sports?

A
requires working together with others to compete
B
requires maintaining intense concentration
C
requires being able to recover quickly if a mistake is made
D
requires being able to correct oneself using self-talk
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Field hockey is one of the most popular female sports. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Sporting officials are typically responsible for __________.

A
starting and ending the competition
B
ensuring the game flows properly
C
monitoring pregame activities
D
all of the above
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Competitive games can __________ those with limited skill.

A
intimidate
B
excite
C
empower
D
anger
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Which of the following statements about cricket is NOT true?

A
One team bats while the other team fields.
B
The game is played on a rectangular field.
C
Runs are scored by running between the wickets.
D
Teams switch sides when all batsmen are dismissed.
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Being prepared to play is an important step in staying safe when participating in a game.

A
T
B
F
17

Individual sports require the coach to make all of the decisions for the athlete.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT an example of skill-related fitness?

A
reaction time
B
balance
C
flexibility
D
coordination
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Which is NOT an aspect of individual sports?

A
must recover quickly from mistakes
B
deeper skill set for the game
C
better cardiorespiratory fitness than team sports
D
good cooperation with others
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Two main categories of physical fitness are endurance-related fitness and skill-related fitness.

A
T
B
F

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