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Which of the following would a nongovernmental organization most likely handle?

A
A persecuted citizen is seeking asylum in a different country than her own.
B
There are not enough vaccines to supply a country’s children with medicine.
C
A small nation has been attacked by a larger neighbor.
D
Developing countries are asking for assistance building roads and bridges.
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Read the example of a party platform:We support electronic voting. We also believe in online registration: more citizens need to be able to participate in the election process.What best explains the party’s primary goal?

A
get more citizens involved in elections
B
get more citizens to vote by computer
C
get more citizens to register to vote online
D
get more citizens involved in politics
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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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The concept of the Great Society was created by which president?

A
Roosevelt
B
Truman
C
Johnson
D
Carter
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Which is an example of a government entitlement that people are guaranteed to receive after paying into a program?

A
Social Security payments
B
healthcare services
C
transportation services
D
job placement services
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What is the main reason the government creates regulations?

A
to keep control over what is bought and sold in the US
B
to make sure business is conducted safely and fairly
C
to monopolize what products a company can produce
D
to establish profit standards for all public services
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Which agency keeps consumers safe when they open a credit card account or take out a home loan?

A
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
B
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
C
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D
CFPB- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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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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Which statement about business regulations is accurate?

A
Small businesses are only obligated to follow local regulations.
B
Government-based businesses are required to apply federal regulations.
C
High-profit businesses focus on meeting state regulations annually.
D
All businesses are subject to local, state, and federal regulations.
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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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