Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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How does evaluating a source help researchers form opinions?

A
They must examine the source for bias.
B
They must judge the ideas the source is presenting.
C
They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas.
D
They must consider the creator’s motivations.
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Who was responsible for creating the Great Compromise?

A
Roger Sherman
B
William Paterson
C
George Washington
D
James Williams
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What would be the best reason for the United States to provide military aid to another country?

A
to protect an established alliance
B
to improve the other nation’s reputation
C
to help the other country gain greater power
D
to result in a new trade agreement or alliance
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DemocraticRepublicanIndependentGreen

A
Democratic
B
Republican
C
Independent
D
Green
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Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

A
state-sponsored religion
B
financial support for political candidates
C
development of international economic relationships
D
causes and values important to a community
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In addition to raising money, the government imposes excise taxes to

A
protect manufacturers of specific products.
B
encourage the use of specific products.
C
discourage the use of specific products.
D
protect consumers from specific products.
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In the House, who has the power to lead the majority party caucus and control the agenda?

A
the Majority Whip
B
the Majority Floor Leader
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the Committee Chair
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Look at a portion of a sample paycheck:

Question illustration
A
payroll
B
property
C
income
D
excise
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Read the excerpt from the Publius.In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. —Publius

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They would agree but doubt the Constitution could make that happen.
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They would doubt that any central government could meet these goals.
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They would argue that the government does not need to control itself.
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They would agree and be confident that the Constitution meets those goals.

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