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Why did the federal government combine several agencies into the Department of Homeland Security?

A
to prevent future acts of terrorism in the United States through coordination
B
to prevent the unconstitutional implementation of the Patriot Act
C
to investigate if the September 11th attacks could have been prevented
D
to investigate whether to bring charges for the September 11th attacks
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The constitutional issue at the heart of United States v. Nixon is best described as

A
whether the Supreme Court could hear the case.
B
the right of a president to resist impeachment.
C
the extent to which the separation of powers was allowed.
D
whether laws had been broken during the Watergate incident.
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The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was designed to help

A
victims of Hurricane Katrina.
B
victims of terrorist attacks.
C
banks and other financial institutions.
D
illegal immigrants.
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Which were outcomes of the Persian Gulf War? Choose three correct answers.

A
President Bush’s popularity increased.
B
Iraq repaid its loans to Kuwait.
C
The US and UN coalition became a permanent force in Iraq.
D
Saddam Hussein remained in power.
E
Tensions between the US and Iraq continued.
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As president, what was George W. Bush’s main accomplishment regarding immigration?

A
He proposed and signed into law a guest worker program.
B
He authorized a 700-mile-long fence along the US border with Mexico.
C
He changed US immigration policy and allowed illegal immigrants to stay.
D
He succeeded in ending illegal immigration into the United States.
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What did Reagan’s "peace through strength” Cold War approach mean?

A
He wanted to cut ties with the USSR.
B
He wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.
C
He wanted to increase the national defense.
D
He wanted to spend less money on the US military.
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Which best describes the role of the US Supreme Court in the 2000 presidential election?

A
It ordered a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.
B
It declared George W. Bush the winner of the election.
C
It refused to become involved in the election.
D
It stopped a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.
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Immediately after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many people around the world

A
declared war on al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.
B
remained silent to avoid attacks by al-Qaeda on their soil.
C
felt uncomfortable voicing support for the United States.
D
were shocked by the events and condemned the attacks.
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Following the 2000 presidential election, the Bush campaign

A
appealed the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to allow a hand recount.
B
decided a hand recount could not be done in time for the Electoral College vote.
C
rejected the decision of the US Supreme Court on the hand recount.
D
asked the Florida Supreme Court to order a hand recount of the ballots.
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What was one direct cause of the breakup of the USSR?

A
Arms reduction treaties weakened the national defense of the USSR.
B
Citizens in communist countries rebelled against their governments.
C
The USSR had tried too hard to protect democracy.
D
The US and Germany declared war on the USSR.
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Critics of President Bush’s education initiative that required annual testing of students felt that

A
teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects.
B
some students would benefit more than others.
C
students’ performances in the sciences would decline over time.
D
it raised standards to levels that were difficult to meet.
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How do President Clinton’s actions in Somalia compare to President Bush’s actions in Panama?

A
President Bush consulted Congress about how to handle Panama, while President Clinton took action without consulting Congress.
B
President Bush sent troops to capture President Noriega, while President Clinton removed troops from Somalia.
C
President Bush threatened to withdraw troops from Panama, while President Clinton negotiated with Somalia.
D
President Bush negotiated with President Noriega of Panama, while President Clinton sent increased aid to Somalia.
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What contributed most to President Bush losing the election to Bill Clinton in 1992?

A
his conservation measures
B
the failing economy
C
the conflict with Panama
D
the outcome of the Gulf War
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A conclusion that can be drawn from the outcome of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, is that

A
the passengers showed great bravery in the face of danger.
B
the terrorists were very organized and in control of the plane.
C
the passengers had no idea what was happening on the plane.
D
the terrorists’ plan would have worked if not for the US military.
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Why was Sandra Day O’Connor important?

A
She served on the Arizona state senate.
B
She was assistant attorney general.
C
She went to Harvard University.
D
She was the first female Supreme Court justice.
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Which statement best describes the results of the Clinton presidency?

A
The economy improved, but government became more divided.
B
The US had a trade surplus, but jobs decreased.
C
Social programs increased, but the national debt also increased.
D
Global trade increased, but the US was viewed as passive abroad.
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What was one of the negative effects of the 1980s economy?

A
Federal spending doubled.
B
Fewer jobs were available.
C
Unemployment rates rose.
D
Interest rates increased.
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What was the impact of the September 11th attacks on the tourism and travel industries?

A
Overall travel increased because people refused to be afraid.
B
Costs increased because airlines had to build safer planes.
C
Costs increased because airlines had to improve security.
D
Revenue increased because more people traveled internationally.
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Which of these were results of the 1980 election? Choose three correct answers.

A
Republicans gained control of the senate.
B
Reagan did not win any states in the west.
C
Reagan won by a landslide.
D
Reagan won the popular vote but lost the electoral college.
E
Conservatives called this the “Reagan Revolution.”
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Who became the president of the United States after Nixon’s resignation?

A
Lyndon Johnson
B
Jimmy Carter
C
Gerald Ford
D
John Dean

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