Economics in Our Daily Lives Answers

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Which US government agency addresses homelessness as one of its primary goals?

A
Department of Defense (DOD)
B
Social Security Administration (SSA)
C
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
D
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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What is one way that activism differs from advocacy?

A
Advocacy happens mostly through petitions, and activism happens mostly through marches.
B
Advocacy works within government, and activism creates change outside of the government.
C
Activism works to address problems on a local level, and advocacy addresses national issues.
D
Activism is mostly done by government officials, and advocacy is mostly done by everyday citizens.
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Which right was extended to Indigenous people through the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968?

A
the right to live on tribal lands
B
the right to vote
C
the right to trial by jury
D
the right to be counted as citizens
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Read the scenario and review the social media post.Gemma belongs to a bird-watching club. She loves red-winged blackbirds. When she finds this social media post, she becomes very concerned.

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A
She can read news accounts about the effect of wildfires on birds.
B
She can do a search for a reliable source that has verified the image.
C
She can look at the number of likes and shares to see others’ reactions.
D
She can read about the habits and range of the red-winged blackbird.
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What is one strategy that lobbyists use?

A
paying lawmakers for decisions
B
helping people register to vote
C
running for public office
D
appearing before legislative committees

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