AnswersCMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERYPublic Policy

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How did the United States respond to the trend shown on this map?

A
The United States encouraged the spread of communism.
B
The United States built an alliance with Eastern European nations.
C
The United States passed the Patriot Act to identify communists.
D
The United States engaged in a cold war with the Soviet Union.
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Based on the chart, what percentage of students at the school need special diets?

A
20 percent
B
11 percent
C
40 percent
D
33 percent
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In the problem-solving process, the step that helps identify what needs to be solved is

A
weighing disadvantages.
B
weighing advantages.
C
gathering information.
D
implementing the solution.
4

Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

A
to bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union
B
to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists
C
to provide a national response to the Covid-19 pandemic
D
to end the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea
5

Which best explains why the government funds public education in the United States?

A
to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economy
B
to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access
C
to provide sufficient employment within the public school system
D
to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidates
6

How are government regulations established?

A
Citizens agree on new regulations through annual elections.
B
The courts establish regulations in response to unfair business practices.
C
Business owners agree to create regulations to better compete with one another.
D
Specialized executive agencies respond to a new policy by creating regulations.
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One goal of US economic sanctions against North Korea would be

A
better relations with neighboring countries.
B
democratic change leading to humanitarian aid.
C
better standards of living for its citizens.
D
democratic change leading to a new nation.
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Which is the most effective way to evaluate whether adding a ramp in front of a school solves a problem?

A
Determine whether the ramp complies with state and federal laws about ramp-accessible entrances for schools.
B
Determine whether the ramp allows students using wheelchairs, braces, and crutches to enter the school more easily.
C
Determine whether the ramp leads to similar structures being built at entrances throughout the school building.
D
Determine whether the ramp influences other schools to build similar structures for their students at each entrance.
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Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?

A
It is controlled only by the federal government.
B
It is set by multiple levels of the government.
C
All policies are determined by local school boards.
D
All funding comes from the state.
10

What happens if regulatory policies for a business are violated?

A
New business rules are created.
B
Safety classes are mandated.
C
Additional inspections are required.
D
Fines and sanctions are applied.
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One way government solves problems is by

A
financing a military.
B
creating public policy.
C
expanding regulations.
D
making new laws.
12

Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

A
foreign, domestic, and social
B
social, economic, and foreign
C
economic, foreign, and education
D
foreign, transportation, and social
13

Money spent on government programs is referred to as

A
an expenditure.
B
an obligation.
C
revenue.
D
bonding.
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Which statement about the SEC is accurate? SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

A
It can convict people of crimes without a trial.
B
It is an independent agency that regulates finance.
C
It is part of the government’s cabinet department.
D
It is associated with the legislative branch.
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What is the most likely reason why the United States would send military aid to countries controlled by dictators?

A
to allow dictators to gain control
B
to take control of the government
C
to stop a larger enemy or threat
D
to help bring an end to protests
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Economic sanctions are mainly used to

A
punish nations for disobeying international law.
B
protect domestic industries from international competitors.
C
help domestic industries gain more business.
D
encourage nations to give up their nuclear weapons.
18

Which of these groups work together to create foreign policy?

A
Senate and the Supreme Court
B
the executive branch and Congress
C
Senate and executive branch
D
Congress and the Supreme Court
19

Which group would most likely dislike a city ordinance that bans loud vehicles?

A
people who repair cars
B
people who drive motorcycles
C
people who repair motorcycles
D
people who drive cars
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Compared with protectionism, an opposing goal of economic foreign policy is

A
self-sufficiency.
B
free trade.
C
tariffs.
D
sanctions.
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The actual carrying out, or implementation, of foreign policy falls to

A
Congress.
B
executive agencies.
C
the president.
D
the armed forces.

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