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How can you reduce the amount of waste you send to landfills?

How can you reduce the amount of waste you send to landfills? A. Purchase a reusable grocery bag each time you shop. B. Compost food scraps and yard waste. C. Use disposable dishes and cutlery at parties. D. Place broken electronics in…

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Which of the following is one advantage of federalism?

Which of the following is one advantage of federalism? A. It expands the authority of state governments. B. It provides a check on the power of the central government. C. It allows citizens to vote directly for their leaders. D. It…

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Which of the following can be said of conservatives?

Which of the following can be said of conservatives? A. They tend to be more supportive of government regulation aimed at environmental protection than are liberals. B. They typically support government involvement in promoting social and…

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Which of the following do pluralists believe?

Which of the following do pluralists believe? A) The U.S. Senate should return to indirect election of its members. B) There should be a strong link between public opinion and public policy. C) Because citizens are generally uninformed,…

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What is the largest source of revenue for most states?

What is the largest source of revenue for most states? A. Income taxes B. Property taxes C. Inheritance taxes D. Sales taxes

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Family, school, and the media are all:

Family, school, and the media are all: A. predictors B. leaders C. agents D. teachers

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Which event prompted the creation of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force?

Which event prompted the creation of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force? A. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill B. The Arab Spring

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Economic depressions and deep recessions, such as the ones that began in 1929, 2007, and 2020, have led the public to:

Economic depressions and deep recessions, such as the ones that began in 1929, 2007, and 2020, have led the public to: A. believe the government should not take action. B. believe that the government could not take action. C. expect the…

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Why might people choose to rent a home rather than buy a home?

Why might people choose to rent a home rather than buy a home? A. They have a lot of money saved for a down payment. B. The property maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. C. The interest rates on equity are too high. D. They have a…

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Which of the following would support the protection of personal freedoms and civil rights?

Which of the following would support the protection of personal freedoms and civil rights? A) Crime-control advocates B) Individual-rights advocates C) States’-rights advocates

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Which theories view criminality as a dynamic process?

Which theories view criminality as a dynamic process? A. Cognitive theories B. Life course theories C. Social structure theories D. Trait theories

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What is the impact of self-interest on the positions people take on important issues?

What is the impact of self-interest on the positions people take on important issues? A. The self-interest of individuals is usually a complete guide to their actions. B. Economic self-interest may be important, but it is usually not the…

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What is the impact of self-interest on the positions people take on important issues?

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Which type of politics has distributed benefits and costs?

Which type of politics has distributed benefits and costs? A. Majoritarian politics B. Interest group politics C. Client politics D. Entrepreneurial politics

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This theory, promoted by John Dewey, established the concept that education was key to the search for the truth about ideals and institutions.

This theory, promoted by John Dewey, established the concept that education was key to the search for the truth about ideals and institutions. A. Social gospel B. Pragmatism C. Temperance D. Instrumentalism

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Which of the following terms is used for the fundamental law supporting the structure of the government?

Which of the following terms is used for the fundamental law supporting the structure of the government? A. social contract B. constitution C. congress D. federal system

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What type of powers have been given exclusively to the states in the Constitution?

What type of powers have been given exclusively to the states in the Constitution? A. enumerated B. reserved C. concurrent D. antifederal

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What is the central idea of President Reagan’s speech?

What is the central idea of President Reagan’s speech? A the need for improved relations between NATO and Eastern Bloc countries B the high quality of life under totalitarian regimes typical of Eastern Bloc nations C the need for more…

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What was the cause of the Persian Gulf War?

What was the cause of the Persian Gulf War? A. Iran invaded Iraq to gain control of Iraq’s rich oil fields. B. Iraq invaded Kuwait to gain control of Kuwait’s rich oil fields. C. Kuwait invaded Iran to gain control of Iran’s rich oil…

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What was the outcome of the war between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s?

What was the outcome of the war between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s? A. Iraq won the war and took over Iran’s vast oil fields. B. Iran won the war and instituted a new Shiite leader in Iraq. C. Neither nation won the war, and their…

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Which of the following was a significant social change during the Gilded Age?

Which of the following was a significant social change during the Gilded Age? A. Women formed suffrage groups. B. Women formed labor unions. C. Employers stopped hiring children. D. Employers created workplace protection for children.

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Why did manufacturers hire children to work in their factories?

Why did manufacturers hire children to work in their factories? A. Factory owners could pay children less money than they paid adults. B. Children were able to complete more work than adults. C. Children could work for eight hours per…

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How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad affect companies that made products?

How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad affect companies that made products? A. Companies could hire people who worked in different states. B. Companies could build factories in the rural West. C. Companies could expand…

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Why was the United Nations formed?

Why was the United Nations formed? A. To promote Communism B. To engage in armed conflict C. To defend nations against attack D. To promote international peace

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During the late 1800s, the Chinese immigration rate dramatically:

During the late 1800s, the Chinese immigration rate dramatically: A. Decreased because of new legislation. B. Decreased because of a war in China. C. Increased because of a gold rush. D. Increased because of job opportunities.

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How did the Iranian shah change the nation with oil revenue, and what effect did those changes have on ordinary citizens, if any?

How did the Iranian shah change the nation with oil revenue, and what effect did those changes have on ordinary citizens, if any? A. He used oil revenues to modernize the nation but did little to alleviate poverty. B. He used oil revenues…

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How did women’s lives change because of World War I?

How did women’s lives change because of World War I? A. They lost political power. B. They lost economic power. C. They had more job opportunities. D. They became involved in the Selective Service System.

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Which best characterizes Ayatollah Khomeini’s regime in Iran?

Which best characterizes Ayatollah Khomeini’s regime in Iran? A. Westernized and democratic B. Islamic fundamentalist and repressive C. Communist and totalitarian

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Which best explains why Germany sided with Austria-Hungary following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?

Which best explains why Germany sided with Austria-Hungary following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? A. The countries shared a border. B. The countries had an existing alliance. C. The countries were blamed for his death. D. The…

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Which best describes Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq?

Which best describes Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq? A. Hussein used oil revenues to modernize schools and hospitals but required citizens to follow strict Islamic law. B. Hussein modernized the nation but persecuted and murdered…

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Which best explains why so many North Koreans starved during the 1990s?

Which best explains why so many North Koreans starved during the 1990s? A. The North Koreans had just recently lost the Korean War. B. The North Koreans were abandoned by their allies in the U.S. C. North Korea became a capitalist…

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Which of the following statements about the changing features of family life is NOT true of today’s Caribbean societies?

Which of the following statements about the changing features of family life is NOT true of today’s Caribbean societies? A. Parents are becoming more autocratic. B. Generally, families have fewer children. C. Men and women choose their…

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Which statement best explains why it can be difficult to identify a problem?

Which statement best explains why it can be difficult to identify a problem? A. A problem can be simple or complicated. B. A problem can be personal or emotional. C. A problem can be large or small. D. A problem can affect people or places.

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development includes all of the following functions except:

The Department of Housing and Urban Development includes all of the following functions except: A. Management of the FHA. B. Member of the President’s cabinet. C. Supervision of the FDIC.

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The USDA Rural Development Program aims to:

The USDA Rural Development Program aims to: A. Protect rural areas from rezoning. B. Restrict the import of agricultural products. C. Stabilize credit costs to ranchers.

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What is one reason two countries may sign a treaty to create a direct agreement with one another?

What is one reason two countries may sign a treaty to create a direct agreement with one another? A. To establish barriers to trade B. To cut taxes C. To collect more taxes D. To limit trade opportunities for competing companies

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The Community Reinvestment Act is designed primarily to:

The Community Reinvestment Act is designed primarily to: A. Require banks to make low interest rate loans. B. Finance urban renewal projects. C. Require banks to meet the needs of all residents in the neighborhoods.

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What plant element constitutes an important part of Aymara religious practice?

What plant element constitutes an important part of Aymara religious practice? A. Coca leaves B. Orange trees C. Grapevines D. Lichen scrapings

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He wanted to copyright the idea of half-living, half-robot creatures in another galaxy for later sequels but was denied. What element was missing?

He wanted to copyright the idea of half-living, half-robot creatures in another galaxy for later sequels but was denied. What element was missing? A. Creativity B. Originality C. Interest D. Fixed form

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In which Nazi-occupied country did the D-Day landings led by General Eisenhower take place on June 6, 1944?

In which Nazi-occupied country did the D-Day landings led by General Eisenhower take place on June 6, 1944? A. Netherlands B. France C. Denmark D. Belgium

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Which civil rights leader left the Nation of Islam organization because some of its members advocated violence?

Which civil rights leader left the Nation of Islam organization because some of its members advocated violence? A. Rosa Parks B. Thurgood Marshall C. Malcolm X D. W.E.B. DuBois

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Which author wrote about the frustration some women in the 1950s and ’60s experienced with the traditional role of women?

Which author wrote about the frustration some women in the 1950s and ’60s experienced with the traditional role of women? A. Rosa Parks B. Betty Friedan C. Eleanor Roosevelt D. Bess Truman

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