AnswersHSA 26-27 US GovernmentInto the Information Age

Into the Information Age — Unit test Answers

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What is automation?

A
It is the use of machines to do work.
B
It is the use of machines for recreation.
C
It is the use of technology for space exploration.
D
It is the use of technology to aid the military.
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What is the definition of a probe?

A
It is a huge structure in space where astronauts live and work.
B
It is a manned vehicle that allows astronauts to travel into space.
C
It is a piece of equipment that is designed to orbit Earth in space.
D
It is a device that collects information from space and sends it back to Earth.
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The United States is facing a recent problem with an ally nation. The ally is refusing to support the United States in various human rights initiatives, saying it doesn’t want to get involved in global situations. Which of the following foreign policy tactics should the United States employ first?

A
sanctions
B
military action
C
negotiation
D
sending aid
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What are the city council’s responsibilities regarding the budget? Select two options.determining whether to veto the proposed budgetdeleting specific lines of the proposed budgetapproving or rejecting a budget as a wholeputting the budget into effect the next fiscal yearwriting a budget and presenting it for public review

A
determining whether to veto the proposed budget
B
deleting specific lines of the proposed budget
C
approving or rejecting a budget as a whole
D
putting the budget into effect the next fiscal year
E
writing a budget and presenting it for public review
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Beginning in 2001, one of the goals of the war in Afghanistan was to

A
use force to seize oil supplies.
B
contain the spread of communism.
C
weaken the threat posed by al-Qaeda.
D
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
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What is one example of a cyberattack within the United States?

A
the hijacking of airplanes on September 11th
B
the spread of disease caused by Covid-19
C
a shortage of gasoline after an energy company is hacked
D
a lack of goods from overseas due to economic sanctions
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Which best describes how the federal budget is created?

A
The House proposes a budget and the president signs it into law after the Senate revises it.
B
The Congress proposes a budget and the president signs it into law after his office revises it.
C
The president proposes a budget and signs it into law after the House and Senate revise it.
D
The Senate proposes a budget and the president signs it into law after the House revises it.
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Which is the best example of the process through which public policy is made?

A
Health officials identify that a public hospital is too busy and give the health department money to hire more doctors.
B
Educators identify that a school that needs replaced and give the school department money to construct a new building.
C
Interest groups identify a rise in childhood obesity and give educators money to add physical activity in public schools.
D
Politicians identify an increase in accidents and give police departments money to enforce new speed limits on highways.
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The WTONAFTAThe EUIFTA

A
The WTO
B
NAFTA
C
The EU
D
IFTA
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What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?

A
This agency monitors and assesses threats from terrorism.
B
This agency approves treaties established with other nations.
C
This agency conducts military operations and oversees the troops.
D
This agency engages in intelligence operations within other nations.
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The primary way government raises revenue is through

A
taxes and borrowing.
B
selling public property.
C
fines for law violations.
D
charging a fee for a license.
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Which statement about business regulations is accurate?

A
Small businesses are only obligated to follow local regulations.
B
Government-based businesses are required to apply federal regulations.
C
High-profit businesses focus on meeting state regulations annually.
D
All businesses are subject to local, state, and federal regulations.
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Study the graph.

Question illustration
A
New laws have helped decrease underage alcohol sales.
B
Wine and liquor retailers have lower rates of underage sales.
C
Retailers have some responsibility in underage drinking.
D
Retailers have helped decrease underage drinking.
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Read the example of a party platform:We support electronic voting. We also believe in online registration: more citizens need to be able to participate in the election process.What best explains the party’s primary goal?

A
get more citizens involved in elections
B
get more citizens to vote by computer
C
get more citizens to register to vote online
D
get more citizens involved in politics
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How can government revenue be increased? Select four options.

A
by raising the minimum wage
B
by lowering income taxes
C
by increasing the sales tax
D
by giving property tax breaks
E
by increasing income tax exemptions
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Which is an example of a government entitlement that people are guaranteed to receive after paying into a program?

A
Social Security payments
B
healthcare services
C
transportation services
D
job placement services
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What are the city council’s responsibilities regarding the budget? Select two options.determining whether to veto the proposed budgetdeleting specific lines of the proposed budgetapproving or rejecting a budget as a wholeputting the budget into effect the next fiscal yearwriting a budget and presenting it for public review

A
determining whether to veto the proposed budget
B
deleting specific lines of the proposed budget
C
approving or rejecting a budget as a whole
D
putting the budget into effect the next fiscal year
E
writing a budget and presenting it for public review
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Regulatory policies protect consumers by

A
overseeing and limiting businesses.
B
deciding how to tax and spend money.
C
controlling the supply of money.
D
providing public assistance programs.
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The primary way government raises revenue is through

A
taxes and borrowing.
B
selling public property.
C
fines for law violations.
D
charging a fee for a license.
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task forcepublic policyparty platform

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task force
B
public policy
C
party platform

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