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David was working on his computer when an error message appeared onscreen. He decided to call a support line to seek help.

A
the code from the error message
B
the name of his favorite mp3 file
C
the date the computer was bought
D
the make of his friend’s computer, for reference
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Alina’s study group is getting together for the first time. Each member has an idea of what to do and how to do it.

A
Each person needs to follow his or her own rules.
B
Everyone needs to work independently and then compare notes.
C
The group needs to let the most vocal members take over.
D
The group needs to develop guidelines and agree to follow them.
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Which best describes how an operating system works with the BIOS?

A
It instructs the BIOS to complete a task.
B
It allows user interaction with the BIOS.
C
It translates instructions for the BIOS.
D
It provides power to the BIOS.
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Why are passive readers most likely to have difficulty focusing on a text?

A
They use too many strategies.
B
They do too many things at once.
C
They prefer re-reading for meaning.
D
They lack interest in comprehension.
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What is foreign policy?

A
the amount of money given to other nations
B
the amount of goods exported to other nations
C
a nation’s plan for handling military conflicts abroad
D
a nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations
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What does fact-checking involve?

A
reading the “About” section on a website
B
searching for sources for a research report
C
confirming information and identifying opinions and bias
D
asking friends and family for information about a topic
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What did the ruling in the Marbury v. Madison case establish?

A
the Supreme Court’s ability to set its own agenda
B
the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review
C
the Supreme Court’s composition of nine judges
D
the Supreme Court’s status as the highest court in the land
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In 1868, the 14th Amendment recognized citizenship for

A
all women.
B
White men.
C
American Indians.
D
African Americans.
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During a trial, an attorney asks the defendant a question. The defendant replies, "I plead the fifth.” What does this mean?

A
The defendant is admitting to the crime.
B
The defendant is refusing to testify against themselves.
C
The defendant is asking to be read their Miranda rights.
D
The defendant is suggesting that double jeopardy applies.
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How did the 14th Amendment affect citizenship in the United States?

A
It extended US citizenship to formerly enslaved, newly freed people.
B
It limited US citizenship to people born in the United States.
C
It limited which foreign-born people could become US citizens.
D
It extended US citizenship to anyone living in the United States.
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What is lateral reading?

A
using outside sources to determine if a source is valid and reliable
B
examining elements of a source to determine the source’s reliability
C
reviewing advertisements and claims in a source for evidence of bias
D
considering the author, layout, graphics, and domain of an online source
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What is federalism?

A
Federalism is a system in which only the federal government can collect taxes from the citizens of a state.
B
Federalism is a system in which state governments reserve some political power for the federal government.
C
Federalism is a system in which all political power rests with the three branches of the federal government.
D
Federalism is a system in which political power is shared between the federal government and state governments.
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Why do many important issues have more than one side?

A
because people mostly like to argue with others
B
because there is never a right or wrong side to any issue
C
because some issues are impossible for people to talk about
D
because people have different ideas, experiences, and needs
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What is citizenship?

A
the status of being a legally recognized resident
B
the act of moving from one nation to another
C
discrimination against newcomers to a country
D
participation in a naturalization ceremony
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Who is next in line to become president if both the president and the vice president can no longer do their duty?

A
the attorney general
B
the secretary of state
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the president pro tempore
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How did Thomas Paine contribute to the American Revolution?

A
He was one of the leading Enlightenment thinkers.
B
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
C
He wanted representation in British government.
D
He encouraged a more equal government.

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