AnswersAISD US History B CR Summer 25-26Political and Social Issues in Modern America

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What is the purpose of the United Nations? Select three choices.Maintain world peacePromote social progressPromote social justiceAct as a free trade zoneReduce greenhouse gasesSet rules for trade between nations

A
Maintain world peace
B
Promote social progress
C
Promote social justice
D
Act as a free trade zone
E
Reduce greenhouse gases
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Set rules for trade between nations
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Which law gave girls and women equal access to all areas of education?

A
the Brady Bill
B
the Defense of Marriage Act
C
the Equal Pay Act of 1963
D
Title IX
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Which organization did Jesse Jackson found?

A
the American Civil Liberties Union
B
the Heritage Foundation
C
the National Rifle Association
D
Operation PUSH
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Which international organization provides loans at cheap rates to developing countries?

A
the Kyoto Protocol
B
the United Nations
C
the World Bank
D
the World Trade Organization
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What is one advancement women are still striving to achieve?

A
equal access to educational facilities
B
the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections
C
paid maternity and family leave for all workers
D
funding for sports programs for female students
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What was Michelle Howard’s major achievement?

A
being named the vice chief of naval operations in 2014
B
founding and running the National Organization for Women
C
becoming the first female justice on the US Supreme Court
D
becoming the first female nominee for president for a major party
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What is an example of a conservative political organization?

A
the American Civil Liberties Union
B
the Heritage Foundation
C
the National Organization for Women
D
Operation PUSH
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Hillary Clinton was the first woman to

A
serve as a justice on the US Supreme Court.
B
become a United States Senator.
C
be appointed Secretary of State.
D
win a major party’s nomination for president.
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Why was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) established?

A
to create economic opportunities between the United States, Mexico, and Canada
B
to promote trade between the United States and nations outside of North America
C
to reduce greenhouse gases that result from industry in North America
D
to promote social progress and justice in nations around the world
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What was Sandra Day O’Connor’s major achievement?

A
being named the vice chief of naval operations in 2014
B
founding and running the National Organization for Women
C
becoming the first female justice on the US Supreme Court
D
becoming the first female nominee for president for a major party

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