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Statements that can be confirmed to be true are [___] .

A
biased
B
relevant
C
factual
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What message is the creator of this cartoon most likely trying to send to viewers?

A
Parents often apply too much pressure on their teens to drive as soon as possible.
B
There are costs and restrictions that have caused teens to delay getting a license.
C
Driving a car is not that fun because of texting bans and mandatory curfews.
D
Graduated license laws are too restrictive and should be changed by state law makers.
Option D
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How does the author of this editorial feel about teen usage of social media?There are positives and negatives that parents must talk with their teens about.There are many more positives than negatives of social media for teens.Social media should be restricted for teens younger than 16.The author is neutral and has no opinion related to how teens use social media.

A
There are positives and negatives that parents must talk with their teens about.
B
There are many more positives than negatives of social media for teens.
C
Social media should be restricted for teens younger than 16.
D
The author is neutral and has no opinion related to how teens use social media.
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What aspects of this article help the reader know it is a reliable source?The author provides her opinions based on experiences as a teacher.Suggestions are made on how to help teens use social media more responsibly.The author uses specific examples of the negative influences social media has had.Alternatives to social media are provided for teen entertainment.

A
The author provides her opinions based on experiences as a teacher.
B
Suggestions are made on how to help teens use social media more responsibly.
C
The author uses specific examples of the negative influences social media has had.
D
Alternatives to social media are provided for teen entertainment.
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What is the purpose of the Establishment Clause?

A
It prohibits Congress from establishing a national press.
B
It establishes the power of Congress to pass laws.
C
It prohibits Congress from establishing a national religion.
D
It establishes that Congress can amend the Constitution.
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x2 + 8x + [___]

Answer:

16

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Gustavo is completing his homework online. When he uses a computer, what converts the information he inputs into instructions that the operating system understands?

A
the keyboard
B
the BIOS
C
the CPU
D
the application software
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The was the first document to limit a king’s power and give people a say in government.

A
Magna Carta
B
Virginia Declaration of Rights
C
English Bill of Rights
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[___] is based on how trustworthy the information in the source is.

A
Relevance
B
Credibility
C
Bias
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Read the scenario.Anya and Daniel have been going to the same community church since kindergarten. They are now in middle school. A new Hindu temple is built nearby. Anya’s family decides to transfer to the temple.

t
the right to choose which religion to practice
t
the right of assembly, which includes places of worship
t
the right to practice free speech and express an opinion
t
the right to petition the government to request a change
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How does hardware differ from software?

A
Hardware can be an external tool, whereas software is an internal tool.
B
Hardware performs tasks, whereas software provides instructions.
C
Hardware runs the computer, whereas software performs tasks.
D
Hardware is the brain of a computer, whereas software is the heart.
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Computer hardware is best described as

A
devices such as laptops and tablets.
B
the physical parts of a computer.
C
the system that operates a computer.
D
a graphical user interface.
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The Bill of Rights comprise the first amendments to the US Constitution.

A
8
B
10
C
12
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Sources that are related to the topic in a useful way are considered [___] .

A
opinionated
B
relevant
C
biased
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Read the scenario.Ana and Mei have an argument. Ana begins spreading rumors about Mei on social media. The rumors are not true, but Mei’s reputation is damaged anyway.

A
Ana’s speech is not protected because it involves symbolic speech.
A
Ana’s speech is protected because she and Mei are students, not adults.
A
Ana’s speech is not protected because it is false and is damaging to Mei’s reputation.
A
Ana’s speech is protected even though it is false because she is using social media.
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When operating a computer, a user interacts with

A
the operating system.
B
a software license.
C
the BIOS.
D
application software.
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Which best describes what is needed to make hardware function?

A
All software must be properly licensed.
B
Application software must interact with the BIOS.
C
Different types of software must interact with each other.
D
Application software must be installed.
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In terms of technology, software is defined as

A
a computer’s processing capabilities.
B
code that runs computer programs.
C
information processed by a computer.
D
a computer’s applications and programs.
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[___] is related to a perspective on an issue.

A
Point of view
B
Credibility
C
Relevance
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What is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

t
to guarantee basic individual rights
t
to expand governmental powers
t
to limit the ownership of weapons
t
to reduce the influence of natural rights

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