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What is an example of a push factor that might compel people to leave their home country?

A
religious persecution
B
political freedom
C
family reunification
D
economic opportunity
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What terminology does the US census use to refer to Indigenous peoples of North America?

A
Indigenous American
B
American Indian or Alaska Native
C
Native American
D
American Native or Indigenous Native
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Which circumstance best describes the Indian Health Service, the primary federal healthcare provider for the Indigenous population?

A
It is managed primarily by Indigenous leaders.
B
It is chronically underfunded.
C
It provides comprehensive care to all Indigenous communities.
D
It is well-funded and efficient.
4

What challenge related to healthcare access and representation do many Black people face in the US?

A
a majority of Black communities prefer traditional medicine over modern health care
B
there are too many medical facilities located in Black communities, which contributes to confusion
C
there is an overrepresentation of Black physicians in the healthcare system
D
a small percentage of active physicians are Black, contributing to mistrust and communication barriers
5

In which three states is the population of Pacific Islanders the highest?

A
Utah, Nevada, Oregon
B
Hawaii, New York, Texas
C
Hawaii, California, Washington
D
Utah, Colorado, Texas
6

For many Asian Americans in the US, immigration timelines and English proficiency can influence

A
country of origin.
B
socioeconomic status.
C
census classification.
D
population size.
7

Which piece of data would be most relevant for analyzing news reports’ inclusion of diverse perspectives on an upcoming election?

A
statistics on the results of presidential elections in previous years
B
a list of TV interviews with voters from marginalized groups
C
footage of the different candidates traveling to rallies and marches
D
a transcript of a debate between the remaining candidates in the election
8

Which description is an example of an immersion program?

A
Students take second-language classes starting in elementary school.
B
Students are taught in both English and Spanish throughout the day.
C
Students take classes in the language of their choice.
D
Students are given Spanish translations of their textbooks.
9

How did the September 11 attacks immediately affect the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community in the US?

A
by enhancing their political representation
B
by improving their economic status
C
by increasing appreciation for their cultures
D
by heightening discrimination against them
11

In Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures, how are societal roles traditionally determined?

A
by competitive trials of skill and strength
B
by community members who randomly assigns roles
C
by age, gender, and lineage with chiefs and elders holding significant roles
D
by a democratic voting system
12

The 1924 Immigration Act, or the Johnson-Reed Act, primarily aimed to limit immigration from which regions?

A
Asia and the Pacific Islands
B
Africa and the Middle East
C
Southern and eastern Europe
D
Northern and western Europe
13

According to the US Census Bureau, how is "Black or African American" defined?

A
a person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
B
a person having origins in any African country
C
a person having origins in any of the racial groups of North Africa
D
a person having origins in specific countries of sub-Saharan Africa
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Which group is left out of the US Census Bureau’s definition of "Latino” despite that individuals may identify as such?

A
people with origins in non-Spanish speaking Latin American countries
B
people with origins in a Spanish-speaking Caribbean Island nation
C
people with origins in Mexico who cannot speak Spanish
D
people with origins in Mexico who are bilingual
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Which concept is the best example of intersectionality within media?

A
A documentary explores the experiences of wheelchair users within a community of Korean immigrants.
B
A TV sitcom focuses on the exploits of fraternity members on the campus of a historically Black college.
C
A TV drama focuses on an older White woman who decides to return to college after getting divorced.
D
A news program interviews a group of senior citizens volunteering together on a presidential campaign.

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