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Which example shows how citizens can participate in politics to influence public health policy?

A
wearing a campaign pin
B
joining the military
C
serving on a jury
D
reading a research study
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Accused persons have the right to

r
refuse to appear in court.
h
hear exactly what they are being accused of.
m
move their trials to another state.
r
request a jury that favors their side in the case.
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best

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Article IV outlines the powers given to state governments.
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Article IV outlines the powers given to the federal government.
A
Article IV outlines the structure of the federal government.
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Article IV outlines the structure of the state governments.
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Some of the rights listed in the English Bill of Rights are also listed in which American document?

t
the Gettysburg Address
t
the Bill of Rights
L
Lincoln’s second inaugural address
t
the Emancipation Proclamation
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How can the President influence the establishment of US foreign policy?

A
negotiating treaties
B
confirming ambassadors
C
declaring war
D
increasing spending on foreign aid
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Review this map of the world.

Question illustration
A
The United States encouraged the spread of communism.
B
The United States passed the Patriot Act to identify communists.
C
The United States engaged in a cold war with the Soviet Union.
D
The United States built an alliance with Eastern European nations.
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What is the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)?

A
Governmental organizations are formally recognized.
B
Governmental organizations cooperate with local governments.
C
NGOs are formally recognized.
D
NGOs cooperate with local governments.
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

A
foreign, domestic, and social
B
economic, foreign, and education
C
social, economic, and foreign
D
foreign, transportation, and social
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Which best describes a way in which the government might respond to rising threats to national security through fiscal policy?

A
sending troops overseas
B
passing an excise tax on gasoline
C
appointing a new Secretary of Homeland Security
D
increasing military spending
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What is the most likely reason why the United States would send military aid to countries controlled by dictators?

A
to help bring an end to protests
B
to stop a larger enemy or threat
C
to allow dictators to gain control
D
to take control of the government
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What must businesses do in order to comply with financial regulations and laws?

A
report their revenue and earnings to the government
B
disclose information about sales with the media
C
report details of advertising revenue to managers
D
disclose product details to the competition
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The two main categories of foreign policy enforcement are

A
concrete and abstract.
B
military and economic.
C
hard and soft.
D
strong and weak.
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One of the United States’ allies is in danger of coming under a communist dictatorship, and citizens are gearing up for rebellion. This dictator does not have a track record of violence against citizens, the United States, or other nations. The nation has reached out to the United States for military help so that it can prevent the communist takeover and hold elections to determine a new direction for its government.Which reason would best support the United States in taking military action?

A
to defend human rights
B
to support democratic change
C
to prevent and fight terrorism
D
to protect geographic interests
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The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

i
identifying a problem, publicizing a plan, and implementing policy.
i
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and referring it to Congress.
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identifying a problem, referring it to Congress, and developing a plan.
i
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy.
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One possible use for foreign aid is for one country to help another

A
improve military power.
B
reduce tariffs.
C
remove trade barriers.
D
change policies.
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How are government regulations established?

C
Citizens agree on new regulations through annual elections.
S
Specialized executive agencies respond to a new policy by creating regulations.
B
Business owners agree to create regulations to better compete with one another.
T
The courts establish regulations in response to unfair business practices.
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A new presidential administration takes office, after having made campaign promises to support entitlement programs.One suggestion the new president is most likely to make in the budget proposal is to

A
increase military spending.
B
raise income taxes on all people in the US.
C
increase spending on Social Security.
D
lower corporate taxes.
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What do OSHA and the SEC have in common?OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationSEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

B
Both operate independently.
B
Both are overseen by the Bureau of Labor.
B
Both create and enforce regulations.
B
Both focus on protecting employee finances.
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task forcelegislatureinterest groups

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task force
B
legislature
C
interest groups
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Who might write a letter to their representatives about a policy issue?

A
individual citizens and the media
B
individual citizens and political parties
C
interest groups and the media
D
interest groups and individual citizens

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