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What conclusion can be made regarding the impact of the cost of an average personal computer between 2005 and 2015?

A
Their price remained roughly the same, making purchasing computers beyond the budget of most average consumers.
B
Their price decreased by 50 percent, making computers more accessible to most consumers.
C
Their price increased by nearly 25 percent, limiting access to computers for consumers with lower incomes.
D
Their price consistently shifted, leading to fewer sales as computers were often too expensive for most consumers.
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What conclusion can be drawn about trade between US and China?

A
The US did not import from China in the 1990s.
B
US exports to China had more value in the 1990s.
C
The US has a trade deficit with China.
D
US trade with China is decreasing.
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Between 2008 and 2011, the number of US troops

A
decreased significantly.
B
increased significantly.
C
decreased slightly.
D
increased slightly.
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A conclusion that can be drawn from the outcome of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, is that

A
the terrorists’ plan would have worked if not for the US military.
B
the passengers had no idea what was happening on the plane.
C
the terrorists were very organized and in control of the plane.
D
the passengers showed great bravery in the face of danger.
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Gun control measures passed by President Clinton

A
restricted gun use to the military.
B
required background checks to buy guns.
C
raised the legal age for buying guns.
D
required proof of citizenship to buy guns.
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In the mid-2000s, as a result of the Afghan people’s anger toward the United States,

A
more citizens began to vote in democratic elections.
B
the rebuilding process in the country began to accelerate.
C
the Taliban began to regain control over some areas.
D
more freedoms were given to the women of Afghanistan.
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Which statement accurately describes the visa lottery immigration policy?

A
Immigrants randomly receive the chance to come to the US.
B
Companies offer jobs to help immigrants move to the US.
C
Individuals help their siblings or other relatives come to the US.
D
People fleeing war or other difficulties seek safety within the US.
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How do most organizations conduct opinion polls today?

A
Poll takers visit the homes of members of the public.
B
Citizens fill out polls in newspapers and magazines.
C
Poll takers set up booths in malls and other busy public areas.
D
A random system makes phone calls to members of the public.
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The 1972 Congressional Clean Water Act

A
empowered Congress to protect groundwater in the United States.
B
gave the EPA the authority to regulate water quality in navigable waterways.
C
empowered the EPA to protect groundwater in the United States.
D
gave Congress the authority to regulate water quality in navigable waterways.
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Which statement best describes the state of the economy when President Obama took office?

A
Inflation was out of control, and Americans could not afford basic necessities.
B
Inflation was rising, interest rates were rising, and housing prices were rising.
C
Financial institutions were failing, housing prices had fallen, and unemployment was rising.
D
Employment was increasing, and businesses were making record profits.
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How did Donald Trump differ from most of the other candidates in his party?

A
He opposed helping undocumented workers become US citizens.
B
He opposed reducing taxation and regulation on financial institutions.
C
He wanted to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
D
He wanted to tear down barriers along the southern border of the US.
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The Patriot Act, which was passed by Congress following September 11th attacks,

A
expanded the government’s right to monitor private communications.
B
established a “no-fly list” to prevent terrorists from boarding planes.
C
limited the powers of law enforcement officials outside the US.
D
made it more difficult for police to conduct searches outside the US.
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Which statement best summarizes a result of the 1994 midterm elections?

A
Democrats received a mandate to take a new approach to government.
B
Americans were apathetic and uninterested in the midterm election.
C
A Democratic president was left to work with a Republican Congress.
D
Voters showed they were willing to continue on the established path.
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Following the 2000 presidential election, the Bush campaign

A
appealed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to allow a hand recount.
B
asked the Florida Supreme Court to order a hand recount of the ballots.
C
rejected the decision of the US Supreme Court on the hand recount.
D
decided a hand recount could not be done in time for the Electoral College vote.
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What policy did Bernie Sanders promote during the 2016 election?

A
He wanted to provide free tuition to students attending public colleges.
B
He wanted to end birthright citizenship for children born of immigrants.
C
He wanted to leave the Affordable Care Act as is and strengthen it.
D
He wanted to decrease regulations and taxation on financial institutions.
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The election of 2008 was historically significant for women because

A
women outnumbered male candidates for the Senate.
B
a third-party female candidate made a strong showing.
C
there were potentially two women on the final ballot.
D
women outnumbered male candidates for the House.
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Which statement best explains the current position of Democratic lawmakers on DACA?

A
Most Democratic lawmakers have not taken a position on whether to keep the law.
B
Some Democratic lawmakers believe that the law should end, but many others do not.
C
Almost all Democratic lawmakers believe that DACA should remain in place.
D
Almost all Democratic lawmakers believe that DACA should be rescinded.
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Immediately after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many people around the world

A
declared war on al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.
B
remained silent to avoid attacks by al-Qaeda on their soil.
C
were shocked by the events and condemned the attacks.
D
felt uncomfortable voicing support for the United States.
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Which of these lists disadvantages of nuclear power?

A
Nuclear power uses up petroleum products and creates a potential for disaster.
B
Nuclear power uses up petroleum products and creates air pollution.
C
Nuclear power produces radioactive waste and air pollutants.
D
Nuclear power produces radioactive waste and creates a potential for disaster.
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After the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the US found

A
no WMDs.
B
a single WMD.
C
many WMDs.
D
few WMDs.

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