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Founded by Osama bin Laden, which was considered the most dangerous international terrorist group in the 1990s and early 2000s?

A
the Taliban
B
ISIS
C
al-Qaeda
D
Ku Klux Klan
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Which explains why the Oklahoma City bombing is an act of domestic terrorism?

A
It was a protest against the American government’s policies in the Middle East.
B
It was funded by al-Qaeda as a way to protest American involvement in the Middle East.
C
It was the work of foreign governments that believed the US government was too powerful.
D
It was carried out by Americans who thought the government was too powerful within the United States.
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Which of the following describe issues that were caused by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Check all that apply.The wars have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The United States has struggled to destroy the weapons of mass destruction it found. Despite long wars, battles with insurgencies in both countries continue.The countries are once again hard to control because they have been rebuilt. The wars have been expensive, costing trillions of dollars.Thousands of US troops have been killed.

A
The wars have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians.
B
The United States has struggled to destroy the weapons of mass destruction it found.
C
Despite long wars, battles with insurgencies in both countries continue.
D
The countries are once again hard to control because they have been rebuilt.
E
The wars have been expensive, costing trillions of dollars.
F
Thousands of US troops have been killed.
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In addition to electronic surveillance, how else does the Patriot Act help law enforcement stop terror plots?

A
It increases the privacy rights of American citizens.
B
It makes it easier to search the property of suspected terrorists.
C
It makes it harder to obtain search warrants against Americans.
D
It decreases the interrogation rights of suspected terrorists.
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Look at this chart.

Question illustration
A
an increase in national population
B
an economic crisis throughout the country
C
a significant rise in overall food costs
D
a dramatic increase in national employment
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Which step is the first one in the Social Security process?

A
investment
B
payout
C
retirement
D
payroll tax
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What gives Congress the power to raise taxes to fund services?

A
the Federal Reserve Bank
B
the Internal Revenue Service
C
the Bill of Rights
D
the Constitution
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When the Fed adjusts its interest rate, it directly influences consumer

A
saving.
B
spending.
C
borrowing.
D
investing.
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One way the president can influence economic foreign policy is by

A
controlling funding of economic programs.
B
passing legislation that supports his goals.
C
appointing ambassadors supportive of his goals.
D
rejecting treaties that the senate has negotiated.
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

A
Alaska
B
Florida
C
Louisiana
D
California
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How would a nation most likely try to limit inexpensive cars from being imported?

A
by imposing sanctions against the country where the cars are made
B
by imposing tariffs on the cars at the border
C
by entering into a free trade agreement such as NAFTA
D
by withholding aid from the country where the cars are made
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Which statement describes how borrowers will most likely benefit when the Fed reduces reserve requirements?

A
Loan requirements will likely be relaxed.
B
Interest rates will likely decrease.
C
Housing prices will likely decrease.
D
Investment opportunities will likely improve.
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One example of US foreign aid is

A
economic sanctions.
B
military training.
C
low tariffs.
D
free trade.
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What is the biggest difference between international governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)?

A
Governmental organizations are formally recognized.
B
Governmental organizations cooperate with local governments.
C
NGOs are formally recognized.
D
NGOs cooperate with local governments.
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How has the US government used the Patriot Act to prevent terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001?

A
by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists
B
by offering rewards to terrorists who turn themselves in
C
by keeping information about suspected terrorists private
D
by opening its borders to better track suspected terrorists
16

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

A
9
B
10
C
11
D
12
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A way that the United States began its policy of providing aid to Sudan was by

A
supporting its industries.
B
easing sanctions.
C
eliminating tariffs.
D
signing a trade agreement.
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Look at a portion of a sample paycheck:

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A
payroll
B
property
C
income
D
excise
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

A
The Constitution was written.
B
The first president was elected.
C
The Bill of Rights was written.
D
The 13 colonies became states.
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Why was the Patriot Act passed in 2001?

A
to end the development of nuclear weapons in North Korea
B
to provide a national response to the Covid-19 pandemic
C
to bring an end to the Cold War with the Soviet Union
D
to expand the government’s ability to identify terrorists

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