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Which best describes the role of the US Supreme Court in the 2000 presidential election?

A
It refused to become involved in the election.
B
It stopped a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.
C
It ordered a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.
D
It declared George W. Bush the winner of the election.
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Which nation did the United States compete with during the Space Race?

A
the United Kingdom
B
China
C
the Soviet Union
D
Japan
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Which of these created trouble for Anne Hutchinson when she lived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

A
She held meetings in her home during which women discussed scripture.
B
She persecuted those who disagreed with her religious views.
C
She supported the Christian Liberal Theology Movement.
D
She founded Mormonism.
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What were the effects of the Space Race? Choose four correct answers.

A
rapid improvements in computer technology
B
the development of the steam engine
C
advancements in health and medicine
D
the creation of the network known as the Internet
E
new technology for military purposes
F
new products for consumers to use
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Which of these lists disadvantages of nuclear power?

A
Nuclear power produces radioactive waste and creates a potential for disaster.
B
Nuclear power produces radioactive waste and air pollutants.
C
Nuclear power uses up petroleum products and creates a potential for disaster.
D
Nuclear power uses up petroleum products and creates air pollution.
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Many immigrants to the United States in the late twentieth century came from

A
Europe and Africa.
B
Europe and Latin America.
C
Asia and Latin America.
D
Africa and Asia.
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What is the purpose of the establishment clause?

A
to stop citizens from practicing religion in public
B
to give citizens the right to form religious groups
C
to stop government from supporting one religion
D
to give government power to choose a state religion
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Which statement best explains how the baby boom affects Social Security?

A
The baby boom generation is so large its contributions will fully fund Social Security for the next 30 years.
B
Baby boomers think Social Security should be ended because they will not receive their fair share.
C
The life expectancy for baby boomers is falling, so they will draw less Social Security than planned.
D
Experts fear the high number of retiring baby boomers will place a strain on the Social Security system.
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The establishment clause would prevent

A
a citizen from placing a religious scene in a business
B
the mayor’s office from displaying a cross
C
a church from being built in a Jewish area
D
the president from having a Christmas party at home
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What was the religious Second Great Awakening?

A
a movement that emphasized democratic ideals of tolerance for others.
B
a movement that led to American independence.
C
a series of revivals that persecuted religious minorities.
D
a movement that sought to reconcile science with the Bible.
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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
decided a hand recount could not be done in time for the Electoral College vote.
C
rejected the decision of the US Supreme Court on the hand recount.
D
asked the Florida Supreme Court to order a hand recount of the ballots.
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Founded by Osama bin Laden, which was considered the most dangerous international terrorist group in the 1990s and early 2000s?

A
the Taliban
B
Ku Klux Klan
C
ISIS
D
al-Qaeda
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How do nations mostly use technology in foreign relations? Choose three correct answers.

A
to mobilize voters
B
to improve their public images
C
to spy on one another
D
to carry out cyber attacks
E
to reach constituents
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Which US migration trend began soon after World War II?

A
moving to the suburbs
B
moving to the Northeast
C
moving to cities
D
moving to the Sun Belt
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The First Amendment guarantees

A
religious freedom.
B
the right to bear arms.
C
due process of law.
D
the right to a fair trial.
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The election of 2008 was historically significant for women because

A
a third-party female candidate made a strong showing.
B
there were potentially two women on the final ballot.
C
women outnumbered male candidates for the Senate.
D
women outnumbered male candidates for the House.
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Why did many Americans criticize the Troubled Asset Relief Program?

A
It caused several financial institutions to fail.
B
It helped those who had caused the economic crisis.
C
It did not help anyone except home owners.
D
It did not provide aid to the automotive industry.
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Which statement best describes the state of the economy when President Obama took office?

A
Financial institutions were failing, housing prices had fallen, and unemployment was rising.
B
Employment was increasing, and businesses were making record profits.
C
Inflation was out of control, and Americans could not afford basic necessities.
D
Inflation was rising, interest rates were rising, and housing prices were rising.
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Which of these describe issues that were caused by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Choose four correct answers.

A
Despite long wars, battles with insurgencies in both countries continue.
B
The wars have been expensive, costing trillions of dollars.
C
Thousands of US troops have been killed.
D
The wars have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians.
E
The countries are once again hard to control because they have been rebuilt.
F
The United States has struggled to destroy the weapons of mass destruction it found.
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Which statement best explains financial crises in the global economy?

A
A country in a financial crisis must fix the problem on its own to protect other countries.
B
The global nature of the economy usually prevents the rise of financial crises.
C
A financial crisis in one country can quickly spread to other countries.
D
Financial crises often last only a short time due to the global economy.

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