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Katrina studied hard for a biology test about the anatomy of a frog, but she did poorly and is using the "glows and grows” strategy to figure out why.

A
She understands what is important.
B
She can explain important keywords.
C
She identifies areas for improvement.
D
She has mastered the topic.
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Which statements describe how self-reflection can benefit students? Check all that apply.It allows students to better understand what they are learning.It ensures that students understand what they are learning.It helps students perform better on tests and homework assignments. It helps students recognize when they need help in class.It helps students save time when studying for tests.

A
It allows students to better understand what they are learning.
B
It ensures that students understand what they are learning.
C
It helps students perform better on tests and homework assignments.
D
It helps students recognize when they need help in class.
E
It helps students save time when studying for tests.
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Which actions should Daniel take? Check all that apply.

A
analyze the content that he knows well
B
think about whether he should study differently
C
forget about the test behind him and concentrate on the next one
D
ask the teacher for some extra help outside of class
E
go out with his friends to put the poor grade behind him
F
study the questions he missed and think about why he missed them
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What can members do to make a study group effective? Check all that apply.actively participate make their own rulesuse good listening skillsfollow group guidelineskeep ideas to themselves

A
actively participate
B
make their own rules
C
use good listening skills
D
follow group guidelines
E
keep ideas to themselves
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What is foreign policy?

A
the amount of money given to other nations
B
the amount of goods exported to other nations
C
a nation’s plan for handling military conflicts abroad
D
a nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations
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What does fact-checking involve?

A
reading the “About” section on a website
B
searching for sources for a research report
C
confirming information and identifying opinions and bias
D
asking friends and family for information about a topic
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What did the ruling in the Marbury v. Madison case establish?

A
the Supreme Court’s ability to set its own agenda
B
the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review
C
the Supreme Court’s composition of nine judges
D
the Supreme Court’s status as the highest court in the land
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In 1868, the 14th Amendment recognized citizenship for

A
all women.
B
White men.
C
American Indians.
D
African Americans.
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During a trial, an attorney asks the defendant a question. The defendant replies, "I plead the fifth.” What does this mean?

A
The defendant is admitting to the crime.
B
The defendant is refusing to testify against themselves.
C
The defendant is asking to be read their Miranda rights.
D
The defendant is suggesting that double jeopardy applies.
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How did the 14th Amendment affect citizenship in the United States?

A
It extended US citizenship to formerly enslaved, newly freed people.
B
It limited US citizenship to people born in the United States.
C
It limited which foreign-born people could become US citizens.
D
It extended US citizenship to anyone living in the United States.
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What is lateral reading?

A
using outside sources to determine if a source is valid and reliable
B
examining elements of a source to determine the source’s reliability
C
reviewing advertisements and claims in a source for evidence of bias
D
considering the author, layout, graphics, and domain of an online source
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What is federalism?

A
Federalism is a system in which only the federal government can collect taxes from the citizens of a state.
B
Federalism is a system in which state governments reserve some political power for the federal government.
C
Federalism is a system in which all political power rests with the three branches of the federal government.
D
Federalism is a system in which political power is shared between the federal government and state governments.
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Why do many important issues have more than one side?

A
because people mostly like to argue with others
B
because there is never a right or wrong side to any issue
C
because some issues are impossible for people to talk about
D
because people have different ideas, experiences, and needs
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What is citizenship?

A
the status of being a legally recognized resident
B
the act of moving from one nation to another
C
discrimination against newcomers to a country
D
participation in a naturalization ceremony
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Who is next in line to become president if both the president and the vice president can no longer do their duty?

A
the attorney general
B
the secretary of state
C
the Speaker of the House
D
the president pro tempore
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How did Thomas Paine contribute to the American Revolution?

A
He was one of the leading Enlightenment thinkers.
B
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
C
He wanted representation in British government.
D
He encouraged a more equal government.

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