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During her campaign, a candidate for president talks about her plans for the federal budget. She stresses the need to increase spending for schools and other educational programs. The candidate wins and becomes the president of the United States. She submits her budget proposal, which includes a lot more funding for schools.

A
The president signs the federal budget into law.
B
Congress debates the president’s budget proposal.
C
The president tells Congress they must approve her budget proposal.
D
Congress replaces the president’s budget with their own proposals.
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Fewer than 10 companies own 90 percent of all media companies. How does this affect the influence these companies have on public opinion and policy?

A
It increases the number of people the media can reach.
B
It reduces the number of perspectives that shape opinions.
C
It reduces the amount of influence the media has on public opinion.
D
It increases the variety of viewpoints the public receives on issues.
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Review this social media post.

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A
It was staged by the user Happy Traveler.
B
It was posted by a troll to spread misinformation.
C
It was put together from several different images.
D
It was actually taken during a couple’s vacation.
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Read the scenario.A media group is creating a podcast on vaccine safety. They have a list of medical doctors and vaccine researchers they can interview for the podcast. Most people on the list support vaccines and consider them safe and effective. A few doctors on the list are cautious about vaccine overuse, and two doctors are known to be against vaccinating children. The media group decides to interview the two doctors who oppose vaccinating children. The finished podcast is supportive of the doctors’ views.

A
The media group is monitoring events and activities.
B
The media group is choosing which sources are used.
C
The media group is exposing questionable actions.
D
The media group is acting as the “fourth branch of government.”
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What is the purpose of a savings account?

A
to keep money now to be used later
B
to avoid the need for a budget
C
to prioritize spending
D
to pay for fixed expenses
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Review the table.

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A
Hate crimes are federal offenses with tough penalties.
B
Construction projects on Indigenous land are banned.
C
Indigenous lands cannot be used for fossil fuel production.
D
The need for civil rights movements no longer exists.
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Read the scenario and review the infographic.Sanjay is working on a report about ocean pollution. He finds the following infographic in a social media post.

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A
He could ask his classmates if the infographic seems believable to them.
B
He could see if it includes any information that would be helpful for his report.
C
He can look for other infographics about the ocean with a similar style or format.
D
He can check whether the infographic accurately represents the source information.
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Review the photograph.

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A
The governors of the impacted states would provide funds from their state budgets.
B
The president would tell the US Treasury to send money to the area affected by the flood.
C
Congress would approve a large sum of money in discretionary spending for various recovery efforts.
D
Mandatory spending for existing programs would be redirected to help individuals and businesses.
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Miguel Alvarez owns a horse ranch. He trains horse for rodeos and for work on cattle ranches. As a rancher, he uses different factors of production.

A
the pasture where the horses graze
B
the saddles he buys to train his horses
C
the wind energy he generates on his ranch
D
the ranch hands he hires to train his horses
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What does the Electoral College decide?

A
how to fund schools and universities
B
laws for the entire country
C
winners of presidential elections
D
whether an election was conducted fairly
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Read the scenario.Clara is a high school student in the United States. In 2019, she and her classmates participated in the Global Youth Climate Strike.

A
They left school to attend a demonstration.
B
They refused to show up for work.
C
They boycotted environmental organizations.
D
They staged sit-ins in their classrooms.
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Read the scenario:Cora has epilepsy and sometimes experiences seizures. She has a service dog named Max who alerts her if he can sense that she is going to have a seizure. Max goes everywhere with Cora, including to school and into stores and restaurants. Cora is surprised to read that, before 1990, some places in the US could refuse to allow service animals like Max indoors. In 1990, legislation called the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, allowing Americans who require service dogs to bring them into businesses. Advocates for disability rights helped to make the ADA a reality.

A
Most people do not mind seeing or interacting with dogs in public.
B
People who need service dogs should have equal access to establishments.
C
Service dogs are attached to their owners and do not like being left behind.
D
Business owners would be in trouble if someone had an emergency on their property.
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How do economists use the GDP per capita rate?

A
They compare individual wealth in different countries.
B
They compare the standard of living in different countries.
C
They contrast the unemployment rate in different countries.
D
They contrast the productivity rate in different countries.
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Following a natural disaster, Congress provided assistance for people in the affected area. How did the money from the government most likely affect demand?

A
It did not affect demand.
B
It increased demand.
C
It decreased demand.
D
It made demand disappear.
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What is an endorsement?

A
an anonymous campaign contribution
B
a formal way of showing support for a candidate
C
an attempt to sway the public through propaganda
D
an appearance in front of a legislative committee
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What is a rainy day fund?

A
money set aside for emergencies
B
money left over after paying taxes
C
money earned by charging interest
D
money used to pay for transportation
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Which economic system is most likely to have a single communist political party?

A
traditional economy
B
market economy
C
command economy
D
mixed-market economy
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Review the graph.

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A
a supply curve
B
a supply schedule
C
a demand curve
D
a demand schedule
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Eighth graders Sienna and Jamal have written a proposal for a project related to homelessness in their community. Now they want to create a multimedia presentation about their plan. Which idea would be best to include in their multimedia presentation?

A
current statistics on homelessness in their community
B
funny jokes that will hold viewers’ interest and make them laugh
C
a complete history of the homelessness problem in their community
D
an animated sequence that shows key landmarks in their community
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What is the purpose of the GI Bill?

A
to provide military training
B
to help pay for college
C
to assist with unemployment
D
to give a salary to soldiers

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