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What has resulted from affirmative action policies over time?

A
Nothing has resulted from these polices because they were never put into place.
B
The wage gap between male workers and female workers has slowly decreased.
C
All female workers now receive equal pay for doing the same jobs as male workers.
D
More women have been hired at companies that do business with the government.
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Which of these actions are examples of public service through civic participation? Select three options.paying income and property taxesvolunteering to serve in the militarychoosing to become a police officershoveling an elderly neighbor’s drivewayobeying parents’ instructions to do a chore

A
paying income and property taxes
B
volunteering to serve in the military
C
choosing to become a police officer
D
shoveling an elderly neighbor’s driveway
E
obeying parents’ instructions to do a chore
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According to the Constitution, which of the following is true about “unalienable rights”?

A
They can never be taken away from the government.
B
They can only be changed by the government.
C
They can never be taken away from the people.
D
They only apply to citizens of the United States.
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F
Fewer people are divorcing, so two-parent families are increasing.
M
More adults are marrying, so two-parent families are increasing.
M
Marriage rates are rising, so family numbers are increasing.
S
Single-parent and other types of families are increasing.
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What did the Founders mean by the term “rule of law”?

A
laws that apply equally to everyone
B
laws made by the rulers of a country
C
laws that apply to elected officials
D
laws made by an independent republic
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P
PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
P
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
P
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
P
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
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How has immigration changed since the 1960s?

I
Immigration was high in the 1960s, and has gradually decreased.
I
Immigration was low in the 1960s, increased until 2000, and then decreased.
I
Immigration was high in the 1960s, decreased until 2000, and then increased.
I
Immigration was low in the 1960s, and has gradually increased.
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The Founders wanted to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution because they wanted to

A
include a way to amend the Constitution.
B
include a provision for the rule of law.
C
strengthen the system of checks and balances.
D
ensure that people’s rights were protected.
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Which is the most important responsibility each new citizen is required to take on?

A
registering to vote
B
following the law of the land
C
assisting a neighbor in need
D
volunteering in the community
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Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?

I
It makes businesses too transparent.
I
It favors groups over the individual.
I
It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.
I
It offers advantages to those with money.
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On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four answers.political action committees (PACs)the presidentbusinessesinterest groupsunionsindividuals

A
political action committees (PACs)
B
the president
C
businesses
D
interest groups
E
unions
F
individuals
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Many critics of US immigration policy fear that immigrants

A
will change American culture.
B
want to establish new US cities.
C
want to overthrow the US government.
D
will not stay in the country permanently.
13

Which of the following best describes the history of Mormonism in the US?

A
Mormonism was spread from Europe to the US.
B
Mormonism arose from the Second Great Awakening but was driven by Protestants into present-day Utah.
C
Mormonism arose from the First Great Awakening but was driven by Catholics into present-day Utah.
D
Mormonism arose and played an important role in settling the Massachusetts Bay colony.
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What was one effect of the Reagan Revolution in 1980?

A
Democrats won the majority of seats in the US Senate.
B
Republicans lost seats in the US House of Representatives.
C
Republicans won four new governors’ offices across the nation.
D
Democrats established a set of policies called the “Contract with America.”
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The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers led to

A
giving authority to the president and vice president.
B
granting a social contract between colonists and governments.
C
forming three branches of government in the United States.
D
forming a powerful government that could protect its people.
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Why did conservatives disapprove of the secularization of American society?

A
They worried that Americans’ values were slipping away.
B
They believed in the separation of church and state.
C
They did not support the views of the Moral Majority.
D
They believed that some traditions should make way for change.
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What is one advantage of US participation in international organizations and treaties?

A
The United States surrenders some autonomy in foreign policy.
B
The United States sends a number of jobs to workers overseas.
C
The United States promotes economic opportunities due to trade.
D
The United States creates government restrictions on industry.
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Which of the following names three religions introduced to the United States by Asian immigrants?

A
Taoism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
B
Protestantism, Shintoism, and Hinduism
C
Catholicism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
D
Shintoism, Catholicism, and Buddhism
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Historically, people in the United States have moved to cities for

e
employment and a strong cultural life.
a
a strong economy and better weather.
t
transportation and affordable homes.
a
affordable homes and better weather.
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Which of these rights are guaranteed to all Americans by the First Amendment? Select four options.freedom to votefreedom of the pressfreedom of speechfreedom to assemblefreedom of religion

A
freedom to vote
B
freedom of the press
C
freedom of speech
D
freedom to assemble
E
freedom of religion

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