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If the United States government terminates a tribe’s reservation status, what is the result? A. All tribal leaders are put on trial for treason. B. All members of a tribe are jailed for a period of three years. C. All tribal members are moved to another tribe’s reservation. D. All sovereignty is lost and all tribal members fall under United States and state laws. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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A
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B
C
C
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D
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Businesses contribute to the government’s revenue by paying what kind of tax?

A
corporate
B
payroll
C
income
D
sales
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The conclusion of an informative essay should

A
offer a clear statement that describes what the essay will discuss.
B
give clear examples, offer supporting details, and cite all sources.
C
restate the evidence and present a final opinion for the reader.
D
organize the essay, including the main topic and the subtopics.
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In which of the following is the danger of saltwater intrusion the greatest?

w
water supplies near industrial areas
u
underground water supplies in farming areas
u
underground water supplies near defective septic systems
c
coastal freshwater supplies
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The chart compares religious beliefs to US political party support.

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m
more highly religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
m
more highly religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
m
more moderately religious people supported the Republican candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Democratic candidate.
m
more moderately religious people supported the Democratic candidate, while more nonreligious people supported the Republican candidate.
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What is the main reason the government creates regulations?

A
to keep control over what is bought and sold in the US
B
to make sure business is conducted safely and fairly
C
to monopolize what products a company can produce
D
to establish profit standards for all public services
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PollsDebatesDonationsLetters

A
Polls
B
Debates
C
Donations
D
Letters
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t
trying impeached officials
a
approving presidential appointments
a
approving international treaties
m
making laws
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A 3 column table with 5 rows. Column 1 is labeled State with entries Florida, Michigan, New York, California, Texas. Column 2 is labeled Republican primary (percentage) with entries 12.8, 16.5, 1.4, 22.9, 12.8. Column 3 is labeled General Election (percentage) with entries 63.5, 64.7, 53.1, 55.2, 49.7.

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A
Voters are more likely to participate in a presidential election than in a primary.
B
Texas and California have the same number of Republican voters.
C
Voters are more likely to participate in a primary than in a presidential election.
D
The number of voters who participated in the Republic Primary is higher in New York than in California.
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The chart shows the 112th U.S. Congress (2011–2012).

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b
be able to pursue their legislative agenda.
l
lack sufficient votes to pass a law.
b
be force to agree with a different agenda.
a
acquire additional power to pass a law.
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How has the Internet revolutionized political campaigns?

I
It has drastically reduced the need for traditional forms of advertising.
I
It has increased foreign participation in elections.
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It has increased competition between candidates.
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It has enabled immediate communication between candidates and supporters.
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Which of the following competes with the need for safe, clean, drinking water?

t
the Clean Water Act and similar congressional legislation
t
the economic needs of industries that supply the nation’s products
t
the need to reduce the amount of fossil fuel pollutants released into the air
t
the Kyoto Protocol and similar international agreements
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US politics is dominated by which two political parties?

G
Green and Libertarian
D
Democratic and Republican
C
Constitution and Democratic
R
Republican and Libertarian
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What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?

A
This agency monitors and assesses threats from terrorism.
B
This agency approves treaties established with other nations.
C
This agency conducts military operations and oversees the troops.
D
This agency engages in intelligence operations within other nations.
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Which statement about business regulations is accurate?

A
Small businesses are only obligated to follow local regulations.
B
Government-based businesses are required to apply federal regulations.
C
High-profit businesses focus on meeting state regulations annually.
D
All businesses are subject to local, state, and federal regulations.
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Congress passes a law on the sale and lease of tribal land. Which section of the Department of the Interior would be responsible for overseeing that the law is correctly implemented? A. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) B. Federal Bureau of Indians (FBI) C. Bureau of Native Peoples (BNP) D. Bureau of Native American Affairs (BNAA) Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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What type of school does the term “higher education” refer to?

e
elementary schools
m
middle schools
h
high schools
g
graduate schools
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All tribal constitutions must contain the following information EXCEPT: A. who will represent the tribe in negotiations with the US government B. how the tribe restricts the sale of land C. who will represent them in the United States Congress D. how the tribe would obtain a lawyer to represent it Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Which correctly describes the current gender gap in voter behavior?

A
the difference between those who register to vote, but do not cast ballots
B
the number of young people who register to vote
C
the difference in voting choices by men and by women
D
the percentage of women who choose to vote
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Which best describes the European Union?

A
an economic policy that places tariffs on goods entering Europe
B
a trade agreement responsible for one of the world’s largest economies
C
an economic policy that lowers tariffs on goods sent from Europe to the United States
D
a trade agreement that unites all European countries with a single trading goal

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