Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which group gained the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment?

A
women
B
noncitizens
C
African American men
D
young people 18 and older
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What are enumerated powers?

A
powers that voters give Congress
B
powers that the president gives Congress
C
powers that the Constitution gives Congress
D
powers that the Supreme Court gives Congress
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What is one group of people the president appoints to government jobs?

A
election officials
B
congressional staff
C
judges and justices
D
senators and representatives
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What is the definition of a civil institution?

A
a firm that manufacturers and distributes clothing
B
an organization that serves the needs of a community
C
an establishment that prepares and sells food
D
a bank that offers checking accounts and loans
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What are grassroots movements?

A
advertisements that announce new products
B
parks that are protected by the government
C
institutions that respond to emergencies
D
efforts by local groups to bring about change
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Which statement is true about the Bill of Rights?

I
It consists of 27 amendments to the Constitution.
I
It was part of the original plan for the new government.
I
It protects the right of citizens to fair legal procedures.
I
It was added to please supporters of the Constitution.
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Alicia studies with her phone nearby so she can play her favorite music and keep up with what her friends are doing.

A
She can find a more comfortable chair.
B
She can have more resources available.
C
She can remove any possible distractions.
D
She can choose an area with more light.
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Which statement explains the difference between course grades and grade point average?

A
A course grade reflects a student’s performance in a specific course, while a GPA reflects a student’s performance in all courses.
B
A course grade reflects a student’s performance in all courses, while a GPA reflects a student’s performance in a specific course.
C
A course grade provides an overview for an entire grading period, while a GPA scores one course.
D
A course grade is based on a 4.0 scale, while a GPA is based on weighted categories.
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What are the products of the combustion of a hydrocarbon?

A
carbon and oxygen
B
carbon dioxide and water
C
carbon and hydrogen
D
carbon dioxide and hydrogen
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What is one way that everyday citizens can address the problem of plastic waste?

A
dispose of plastic in a biodegradable way
B
enact legislation against single-use plastic
C
create a new policy related to recycling
D
research the issue online to learn more
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What best describes the states of nonmetals when they are at room temperature?

A
Most nonmetals are gaseous, but some are liquid or solid.
B
All nonmetals are gaseous unless they bond with a metal.
C
Most nonmetals are solids, but some are gaseous or liquid.
D
All nonmetals are solid unless they bond with a metal.
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Grades help indicate how well students

A
understand course content.
B
enjoy what they have learned.
C
will perform when they get a job.
D
get along with classmates.
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What is one reason to create a study checklist?

A
to place main ideas on a graphic organizer
B
to make note of dates in chronological order
C
to show how concepts relate to each other
D
to identify any questions on the material
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Chemical A and Chemical B react in an exothermic reaction. What can be known about what will happen when Chemical A and Chemical B are mixed together?

A
The old substance will need more energy to break its chemical bonds than the new substance will release.
B
More energy will be released from the old substance than the new substance will release to form its chemical bonds.
C
The color will change as a result of the reaction.
D
The substance will bubble as a result of the reaction.
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Read the scenario.The city council just announced that there is money in the budget for projects designed to help citizens address important issues in their community. They are asking for proposals.

A
an announcement related to a political campaign
B
a written plan that is submitted for consideration
C
a public speech that describes a community project
D
a newspaper article about a problem that needs fixing

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