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Which statement best describes interest groups and their role?

A
organizations that conduct research on a common topic
B
groups that are organized to perform community service
C
groups within the government that work on a common topic of interest
D
organizations that try to influence policies because of a common concern
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Which refers to the rate of change in velocity?

A
speed
B
acceleration
C
direction
D
magnitude
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The graph represents velocity over time.

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–0.4 m/s2
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–0.2 m/s2
C
0.2 m/s2
D
0.4 m/s2
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Which of these is an example of acceleration?

a
a bicyclist turning around a corner
a
a car parked in a driveway
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a bus traveling north at 25m/s
a
a helicopter waiting to take off
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Which equation can be used to solve for acceleration?

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Option
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Option
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Option
Option D
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A car is traveling in a race. The car went from the initial velocity of 35 m/s to the final velocity of 65 m/s in 5 seconds. What is the acceleration?

A
–13 m/s2
B
–6 m/s2
C
6 m/s2
D
13 m/s2
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most likely

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A final velocity that is faster than an initial velocity.
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A time that is less than a half hour.
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An initial velocity that is faster than a final velocity.
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A time that is greater than a half hour.
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best

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Isla had negative acceleration, and Hazel had positive.
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Isla's change in velocity occurred over a shorter time than Hazel's.
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Isla had positive acceleration, and Hazel had negative.
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Isla went a farther distance than Hazel.
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Which velocity vs. time graph corresponds to the data represented by the position vs. time graph?

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Beverly and Carl are in a race. Their graphs show the data.

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Even though for a majority of the race they accelerated at the same rate, Carl won because his initial acceleration was greater than Beverly’s.
B
Even though for a majority of the race they accelerated at the same rate, Beverly won because her initial acceleration was greater than Carl’s.
C
Beverly accelerated at a greater rate for the entire race.
D
Carl accelerated at a greater rate for the entire race.
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Which are types of interest groups? Choose three correct answers.public interest groupsideological groupsgovernment groupsuniversity groupssingle-issue groups

A
public interest groups
B
ideological groups
C
government groups
D
university groups
E
single-issue groups
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Which are ways citizens can participate in interest groups? Choose three correct answers.

A
Citizens can donate to interest groups.
B
Citizens can run for public office.
C
Citizens can overturn elections.
D
Citizens can participate in interest group activities.
E
Citizens can help interest groups lobby public officials with emails and phone calls.
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Study this poster. What conclusion can you make about the group who created it?

A
They advocate for restaurant owners.
B
They advocate for safer restaurants.
C
They advocate for the safety of workers.
D
They advocate for higher wages for workers.
Option D
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Read the passage carefully. How is this interest group attempting to influence government policy?

A
The research shows Americans are divided on whether action on climate change is needed.
B
The research shows that most Americans support action on climate change.
C
The Pew Research Center supports action on climate change.
D
The Pew Research Center views action on climate change as unnecessary.
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Read the passage carefully. How is this interest group attempting to influence government policy?

A
The Institution is presenting research for and against action on climate change.
B
The Institution is evaluating different policies to reduce carbon emissions.
C
The Institution is endorsing a policy involving cities working to reduce carbon emissions.
D
The Institution is endorsing national action on carbon emissions to combat climate change.
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Read the passage carefully. How is this interest group attempting to influence government policy?

A
The Foundation wants the government to reverse current climate policies.
B
The Foundation wants the government to pass more regulations on carbon emissions.
C
The Foundation presents data for and against current climate policies.
D
The Foundation conducts research that shows climate change does not exist.
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Read the scenario.Carmen is at her neighborhood store when she sees volunteers distributing pamphlets. The pamphlets include information about the two candidates running for mayor and explain where and when the election is.

A
They are campaigning for a candidate who supports a specific issue.
B
They are informing people so people are more likely to vote.
C
They are raising money for the upcoming election.
D
They are trying to change people’s opinions about election issues.
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If the change in velocity increases, what happens to the acceleration during the same time period?

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Acceleration decreases.
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Acceleration increases.
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Acceleration becomes negative.
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Acceleration becomes steady.
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How do PACs raise money?

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by asking for grants from nonprofits
B
by getting paid by candidates before elections
C
by taking donations from interest group members
D
by receiving salaries from the federal government
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Read the scenario.A nonpartisan public interest group supports a debate between candidates for a state office.

A
It supports legislation.
B
It influences policy.
C
It raises money.
D
It provides information.

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