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How do force theory and social contract theory differ?

A
Force theory is based on a society’s desire to remain free, while social contract theory is based on a government’s power being divided among multiple levels.
B
Force theory is based on strict rules being placed on people, while social contract theory is an agreement between a ruler and those being ruled.
C
Force theory is based on the principles of authoritarianism, while social contract theory is an agreement where ruling power stays within a family.
D
Force theory is based on the idea that a small group of elite members control ruling power, while social contract theory is based on the idea of one supreme leader.
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Which statement best describes the function of an economic system?

A
It determines how a country will spend the money it makes selling goods and services to other countries.
B
It examines how effectively goods are being produced and how well employees are being treated.
C
It decides what should be produced, how it should be produced, and for whom it should be produced.
D
It creates regulatory organizations designed to protect owners, workers, the environment, and the country.
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Beginning in 2001, one of the goals of the war in Afghanistan was to

A
use force to seize oil supplies.
B
contain the spread of communism.
C
weaken the threat posed by al-Qaeda.
D
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
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The United States is facing a recent problem with an ally nation. The ally is refusing to support the United States in various human rights initiatives, saying it doesn’t want to get involved in global situations. Which of the following foreign policy tactics should the United States employ first?

A
sanctions
B
military action
C
negotiation
D
sending aid
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What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security?

A
This agency monitors and assesses threats from terrorism.
B
This agency approves treaties established with other nations.
C
This agency conducts military operations and oversees the troops.
D
This agency engages in intelligence operations within other nations.
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In the wake of the September 11th attacks,

A
other nations were reluctant to support the US.
B
the government became partisan and divided.
C
a struggling economy became even worse.
D
President Bush struggled to build support.
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Which of the following would a nongovernmental organization most likely handle?

A
A persecuted citizen is seeking asylum in a different country than her own.
B
There are not enough vaccines to supply a country’s children with medicine.
C
A small nation has been attacked by a larger neighbor.
D
Developing countries are asking for assistance building roads and bridges.
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What is one way the government of a mixed-market economy encourages economic growth?

A
consumer protections
B
universal employment
C
detailed production goals
D
commitment to tradition
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What is one way a market economy benefits the lives of most private citizens?

A
by providing free housing and college education
B
by offering the flexibility to choose a career
C
by ensuring low levels of unemployment
D
by granting free disability and retirement benefits
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Which amendment to the US Constitution creates the system of federalism?

A
10th Amendment
B
14th Amendment
C
1st Amendment
D
15th Amendment

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