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Why could the United States’ use of power to influence events in Vietnam be viewed as contrary to its own politics?

A
The United States denied the rights of nations in Indochina to be independent while supporting American independence.
B
The United States supported the use of guerilla forces in Vietnam but not in other nations in the world.
C
The United States ignored the decisions of the Geneva Accord, even though it supported other international treaties.
D
The United States opposed free and fair elections in South Vietnam even though it supported them at home.
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What is gerrymandering?

A
working together to advance common beliefs and gain political power
B
denying certain groups of people the right to cast a ballot in elections
C
drawing electoral district boundaries to favor one political party
D
organizing like-minded voters into groups that seek to influence others
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How do interest groups gain political power?

A
They try to replace current politicians with members of their organizations.
B
They attempt to influence politicians or political parties on a specific topic.
C
They target voters with a wide range of issues to gather support and money.
D
They work to overthrow existing government systems.
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How does geography affect Egypt’s influence?

A
Egypt’s location on the Mediterranean Sea weakens its political power in the Middle East.
B
Egypt’s desert areas provide access to natural resources that increase its strategic power.
C
Egypt’s remote location isolates it from transportation routes and reduces its economic power.
D
Egypt’s control of the Suez Canal gives it political and economic power throughout the region.
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What is a negative consequence of gerrymandering?

A
Electoral districts face competitive elections year after year.
B
Electoral districts become unbalanced and favor one party.
C
Voters have a more limited selection of candidates.
D
Voters lose their right to vote on issues directly.
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Which type of political system exists in modern-day China?

A
military junta
B
oligarchy
C
dictatorship
D
democratic republic
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According to the passage, how has North Korea’s totalitarianism impacted the lives of the people?

A
It has established the rule of law and equality.
B
It has provided economic relief and opportunity.
C
It has oppressed them and made them poor.
D
It has given them religious freedom and other rights.
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What valid conclusion can be drawn about these political boundaries?

A
The southeastern region of Pennsylvania has the densest population.
B
The western districts of Pennsylvania are the least populated.
C
The central region of Pennsylvania has the most districts.
D
The northeastern districts of Pennsylvania are the most diverse.
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Which type of political system is the quotation describing?

A
monarchy
B
theocracy
C
oligarchy
D
democracy
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Which type of political system does Ghana have?

A
autocratic theocracy
B
constitutional monarchy
C
democratic republic
D
authoritarian oligarchy

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