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Television programs can be streamed to mobile devices through the Internet.
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Television programs can be streamed through mobile devices to the Internet.
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The Internet makes it possible to use GPS technology on televisions.
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Television makes it possible to use GPS technology on the Internet.
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Which technology has most lowered inventory costs in industry?

A
tablet computers
B
robotics
C
satellite communications
D
just-in-time manufacturing
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How did the Obama administration change US policy regarding Cuba?

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It eased restrictions on communication, travel, and exports.
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It imposed sanctions in response to nuclear testing.
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It created programs to help fight violence there.
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It intervened in an uprising to aid pro-democracy rebels.
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How did congressional Republicans and Democrats respond to President Bush’s proposed changes to immigration law?

B
Both parties supported his guest worker program.
B
Both parties criticized his guest worker program.
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Only Democrats passed his guest worker program.
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Only Republicans passed his guest worker program.
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Which best describes a way in which No Child Left Behind was effective?

A
It raised standards for all students.
B
It raised students’ tests scores in history.
C
It focused Americans on passing tests.
D
It incorporated testing across the curriculum.
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How do American consumers most benefit from globalization?

A
Reducing costs for labor and resources lowers the prices of goods.
B
Creating industries in less-developed countries increases competition.
C
Building factories in foreign countries shifts some jobs overseas.
D
Competing in a global marketplace forces smaller companies to close.
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What were the financial effects of the September 11th attacks?

A
The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.
B
The attacks helped lift the nation out of a recession, and stock prices rose.
C
The attacks led to a rise in stocks as consumers supported the economy.
D
The attacks had little effect on the stock market or the US economy.
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Many critics of US immigration policy fear that immigrants

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will change American culture.
B
want to establish new US cities.
C
want to overthrow the US government.
D
will not stay in the country permanently.

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