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Preparing for the USCIS Civics Test — Unit test Answers

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International governmental organizations

A
have a “home base” in the country most in need of help.
B
are able to operate in every country that is part of the group.
C
send workers out from a singular location in a national capital.
D
allow struggling citizens to seek refuge in their headquarters.
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What is one example of a cyberattack within the United States?

A
the hijacking of airplanes on September 11th
B
the spread of disease caused by Covid-19
C
a shortage of gasoline after an energy company is hacked
D
a lack of goods from overseas due to economic sanctions
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Which of the following represents a question within higher education?

S
Should we allow new kinds of public schools to try to help students in innovative ways?
I
Is standardized testing a valid way of determining what students do and do not know?
S
Should we provide vouchers so parents can use public funds to pay for private schooling?
A
Are there better ways to help students find adequate funding for increasing tuition costs?
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Which is an example of an economic foreign policy tool?

A
domestic industries
B
self-sufficiency
C
economic rights
D
humanitarian aid
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A clear introduction that identifies the issue being addressed in a speech also

A
summarizes the argument.
B
presents evidence.
C
establishes a plan.
D
makes a claim.
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Which best describes the European Union?

A
an economic policy that places tariffs on goods entering Europe
B
a trade agreement responsible for one of the world’s largest economies
C
an economic policy that lowers tariffs on goods sent from Europe to the United States
D
a trade agreement that unites all European countries with a single trading goal
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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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What does a mixed-market economy allow consumers to do?

A
control the factors of production
B
make economic choices
C
avoid any government regulation
D
disregard supply and demand
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The primary way government raises revenue is through

A
taxes and borrowing.
B
selling public property.
C
fines for law violations.
D
charging a fee for a license.
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Which is an example of an economic foreign policy tool?

A
domestic industries
B
self-sufficiency
C
economic rights
D
humanitarian aid
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Which is the best example of the process through which public policy is made?

A
Health officials identify that a public hospital is too busy and give the health department money to hire more doctors.
B
Educators identify that a school that needs replaced and give the school department money to construct a new building.
C
Interest groups identify a rise in childhood obesity and give educators money to add physical activity in public schools.
D
Politicians identify an increase in accidents and give police departments money to enforce new speed limits on highways.
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[BLANK]

A
task force
B
public policy
C
party platform
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What is the primary qualification for receiving Medicaid benefits?

A
age
B
health
C
income
D
education
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Regulatory policies protect consumers by

A
overseeing and limiting businesses.
B
deciding how to tax and spend money.
C
controlling the supply of money.
D
providing public assistance programs.
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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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The government has the right to own all land, buildings, and factories in a

A
closed economy.
B
command economy.
C
mixed market economy.
D
pure market economy.

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