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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

A
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
B
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
C
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
D
gather public support for their bills.
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This graph shows changes in GDP and the unemployment rate in the United States in recent years.Which statement most accurately describes the trends shown on this graph?

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A
When GDP falls, unemployment rises.
B
GDP and unemployment have little to do with each other.
C
When GDP rises, unemployment rises as well.
D
GDP and unemployment rise at times of world crises.
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Which term is defined as “a legal doctrine that permitted racial segregation in public facilities?”

A
mandate
B
affirmative action
C
desegregation
D
separate but equal
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Which agency keeps consumers safe when they open a credit card account or take out a home loan?

A
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
B
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
C
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D
CFPB- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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The United States is facing a recent problem with an ally nation. The ally is refusing to support the United States in various human rights initiatives, saying it doesn’t want to get involved in global situations. Which of the following foreign policy tactics should the United States employ first?

A
sanctions
B
military action
C
negotiation
D
sending aid
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What is one example of a cyberattack within the United States?

A
the hijacking of airplanes on September 11th
B
the spread of disease caused by Covid-19
C
a shortage of gasoline after an energy company is hacked
D
a lack of goods from overseas due to economic sanctions
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A state’s responsibility for public safety includes maintaining

A
colleges.
B
courthouses.
C
prisons.
D
hospitals.
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

A
can authorize similar action in the future.
B
can stop similar action in the future.
C
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
D
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
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The concept of the Great Society was created by which president?

A
Roosevelt
B
Truman
C
Johnson
D
Carter
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According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "Happy Holidays” sign in class be viewed?

A
The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.
B
The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.
C
The display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
D
The display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.
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Which of the following represents a question within higher education?

A
Should we allow new kinds of public schools to try to help students in innovative ways?
B
Is standardized testing a valid way of determining what students do and do not know?
C
Should we provide vouchers so parents can use public funds to pay for private schooling?
D
Are there better ways to help students find adequate funding for increasing tuition costs?
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Expansionary spending takes place when a government makes the decision to

A
put a freeze on the number of its employees.
B
raise taxes to balance its budget.
C
raise taxes to run a budget surplus.
D
raise spending to stimulate the economy.
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To become a citizen of the United States, a person must

A
have been born in the United States.
B
have been born or naturalized in the United States.
C
have learned to speak English.
D
have cousins who are citizens of the United States.
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As a result of decreased production, David lost his job designing cars. Which terms can be used to describe David? Select two options.cyclically unemployeddomestically unemployedfrictionally unemployedstructurally unemployedstill employedunemployed

A
cyclically unemployed
B
domestically unemployed
C
frictionally unemployed
D
structurally unemployed
E
still employed
F
unemployed
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Which is the most effective way to evaluate whether adding a ramp in front of a school solves a problem?

A
Determine whether the ramp complies with state and federal laws about ramp-accessible entrances for schools.
B
Determine whether the ramp allows students using wheelchairs, braces, and crutches to enter the school more easily.
C
Determine whether the ramp leads to similar structures being built at entrances throughout the school building.
D
Determine whether the ramp influences other schools to build similar structures for their students at each entrance.
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The role of the president has evolved over time because

A
the needs of the nation have changed.
B
the role of the executive branch has changed.
C
the role of Congress has changed.
D
the needs of the chief of staff have changed.
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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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Which of these is least likely to be protected by the First Amendment because it creates an immediate threat to public safety?

A
shouting "FIRE!" as a prank in a crowded movie theater
B
writing an opinion article criticizing government policies
C
wearing a political button to work at a private firm
D
peacefully protesting a government policy in a public park
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A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have

A
trial, appellate, and civil courts.
B
trial, appellate, and high courts.
C
family, appellate, and high courts.
D
traffic, appellate, and civil courts.
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A trial court in the federal system is

A
the US Supreme Court.
B
the US Court of Appeals.
C
the US Court of Common Pleas.
D
the US Court of Claims.

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