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Which best describe the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program? Select 3 options. It is funded by state governments.It is primarily based on need. It is a public assistance program. It used to be known as “food stamps.”It is not really affected by economic ups and downs.It is designed for people over the age of 65.

A
It is funded by state governments.
B
It is primarily based on need.
C
It is a public assistance program.
D
It used to be known as “food stamps.”
E
It is not really affected by economic ups and downs.
F
It is designed for people over the age of 65.
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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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Who funds public assistance programs?

s
state governments
c
city governments
l
local and county governments
s
state and federal governments
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What is the most likely reason why the United States would send military aid to countries controlled by dictators?

A
to help bring an end to protests
B
to stop a larger enemy or threat
C
to allow dictators to gain control
D
to take control of the government
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What was one criticism of the executive order known as "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”?

A
It violated the conditions of the Patriot Act.
B
It was considered to be a ban on Islamic nations.
C
It did not do enough to stop the spread of communism.
D
It opposed an earlier executive order from another president.
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When was the Constitution written?

A
1776
B
1777
C
1787
D
1788
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Which of the following is a domestic influence on foreign policy?

A
The US dollar rapidly declines in value.
B
A famine in Ireland prompts US response.
C
A foreigner on vacation in the United States threatens violence.
D
The United States loses a key alliance with another nation.
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. Which are powers of the federal government? Check all that apply.to print moneyto declare warto create an armyto establish schoolsto make treaties

A
to print money
B
to declare war
C
to create an army
D
to establish schools
E
to make treaties
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Who vetoes bills?

A
the president
B
the Senate
C
the attorney general
D
the Speaker of the House
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What is one responsibility only for US citizens?

A
to volunteer for a political candidate
B
to serve in the military
C
to serve on a jury
D
to pay taxes
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Read the excerpt.The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . . . Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. Common sense calls upon us to act [together]. President Obama, 2009Based on this excerpt, which form of foreign policy implementation was President Obama advocating between the two countries?

A
diplomacy
B
foreign aid
C
trade agreements
D
sanctions
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The actual carrying out, or implementation, of foreign policy falls to

A
the president.
B
executive agencies.
C
the armed forces.
D
Congress.
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Nongovernmental organizations operate

A
with governmental oversight.
B
using contract workers.
C
independent of government.
D
in single countries.
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What is the supreme law of the land?

A
the Articles of Confederation
B
the Constitution
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
the Emancipation Proclamation
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Which are characteristics of nongovernmental organizations? Select three options.They are overseen by a nation’s government.They are required to make a profit on operations.They are always based in the United States.They have volunteer workers. They function in multiple countries.They focus on humanitarian, environmental, and economic programs.

A
They are overseen by a nation’s government.
B
They are required to make a profit on operations.
C
They are always based in the United States.
D
They have volunteer workers.
E
They function in multiple countries.
F
They focus on humanitarian, environmental, and economic programs.
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Which of these responsibilities is performed by the US Department of Education?

e
enforcing laws for SNAP program
o
operating public schools daily
d
determining what must be taught in all schools
p
providing federal funding to states for education
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

A
Thomas Jefferson
B
John Hancock
C
Alexander Hamilton
D
George Washington
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What are the rights of everyone living in the United States? Check all that apply.the freedom of speechthe freedom of assemblythe right to votethe freedom of worshipthe right to bear arms

A
the freedom of speech
B
the freedom of assembly
C
the right to vote
D
the freedom of worship
E
the right to bear arms
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What is the "rule of law"?

A
Government must create the law.
B
Police must enforce the law.
C
Courts must administer the law.
D
Everyone must follow the law.
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Why would a nation most likely use military force? Select three options.to remove trade restrictionsto defend territoryto support alliesto promote political relationshipsto protect economic interests

A
to remove trade restrictions
B
to defend territory
C
to support allies
D
to promote political relationships
E
to protect economic interests

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