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During the 2008 presidential campaign, the two leading candidates for the Democratic nomination were

A
an African American man and a former first lady.
B
an African American woman and a former president.
C
an African American woman and a former vice president.
D
an African American man and a former president.
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Which campaign promises was President Reagan unable to keep?

A
reducing taxes
B
decreasing federal spending
C
appointing a woman to the Supreme Court
D
reducing unemployment
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In the 2010s, a similarity between US policies toward Cuba and Libya is that

A
they were designed to improve trade relations.
B
they were designed to stop nuclear testing.
C
they were intended to support democracy.
D
they were intended to stop terrorist groups.
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This graph shows the US-Mexico trade relationship.

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A
The US has a trade surplus with Mexico.
B
The US has a trade deficit with Mexico.
C
The US has greater purchasing power parity (PPP) than Mexico.
D
Mexico has greater purchasing power parity (PPP) than the US.
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The attempted coup against the Soviet government in 1991 was led by

A
the United States.
B
Boris Yeltsin.
C
citizens angered by shortages.
D
Communist hardliners.
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Which of the following did Carter do in his attempt to free the Americans taken hostage by Iran?

A
He bought more Iranian oil.
B
He convinced US allies to boycott Iranian goods.
C
He sought help from the Shah.
D
He freed millions of dollars of Iranian assets.
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Who was Adam Smith?

A
He was a philosopher who promoted the idea of free enterprise.
B
He was an economist who spoke against the market economy.
C
He was an official who ran an important government agency.
D
He was a producer who operated a factory in Scotland.
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Miranda rights require police to tell accused people that

A
they have the right to the presence of an attorney.
B
they have the right to be released from jail on bond.
C
they have the right to switch attorneys at any time.
D
they have the right to change their testimony.
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A major focus of the American Indian Movement (AIM) during the 1960s was

A
increasing job opportunities for American Indians.
B
pressuring the Bureau of Indian Affairs to do more.
C
fighting for the rights of migrant workers.
D
ending stereotypes in the media.

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