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Modern Issues in Florida Answers

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The main reason Florida works to provide improved access to medical care is because of the state’s large number of

A
visitors from other states.
B
visitors from other countries.
C
retirement-age people.
D
non-English speakers.
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This graph shows Florida’s population by age compared with the rest of the United States.According to the graph, which statements about Florida’s population are true? Check all that apply.

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A
The number of young people in Florida is increasing compared to the rest of the United States, which shows a decline.
B
Fewer retirement-age people live in Florida than in the rest of the United States.
C
The percentage of people in Florida in the 15–44 age range is greater than that in the rest of the United States.
D
The percentage of people in Florida over the age of 55 is greater than that in the rest of the United States.
E
The percentage of people in Florida in the 45–54 age range is the same as in other states.
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How did the elections of Jeb Bush, Charlie Crist, and Rick Scott as governor mark a change in Florida politics?

A
They were Democrats, whose wins showed that Florida had become a two-party state by the late 1900s.
B
They were the first African Americans to be elected to statewide offices in Florida.
C
They were Republicans, whose wins showed that Florida had become a two-party state by the late 1900s.
D
They were the first Cuban Americans to be elected to statewide office in Florida.
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This table shows the results of presidential elections in Florida in recent years.

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A
The Republicans are assured of victory in 2016.
B
Florida is increasingly becoming a one-party state.
C
The Democrats are assured of victory in 2016.
D
Both parties have significant strength in Florida.
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This graph shows Florida’s leading economic sectors.According to the graph, in 2013 the services sector

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A
was Florida’s biggest economic sector.
B
contributed more than $100 billion to Florida’s economy.
C
was bigger than either the education or manufacturing sectors.
D
contributed more than $120 million to Florida’s economy.
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According to predictions, it is most likely that Florida’s real estate and construction industries will

A
face an immediate downturn.
B
enter a period of stagnation.
C
continue to enjoy growth.
D
become the state’s biggest industry.
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cottonpotatoespecanscitrus fruit

A
cotton
B
potatoes
C
pecans
D
citrus fruit
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Florida today is a "swing” state, meaning that

A
Democrats win most elections.
B
Democrats and Republicans are rarely successful.
C
Republicans win most elections.
D
Democrats and Republicans are evenly split.
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This graph shows Florida’s population from 1950 to 2010.The graph shows that during this time period Florida’s population has enjoyed

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A
little growth.
B
steady growth.
C
no growth.
D
erratic growth.
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The event that started the migration of many Cubans to Florida was

A
a severe drought.
B
the Cuban Missile Crisis.
C
the Cuban Revolution.
D
a destructive hurricane.

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