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Which of these is a negative impact of lobbying?

A
It makes businesses too transparent.
B
It favors groups over the individual.
C
It enables outsiders to influence lawmakers.
D
It offers advantages to those with money.
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Many critics of US immigration policy fear that immigrants

A
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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Which statement best summarizes how American families are changing?

A
Fewer people are divorcing, so two-parent families are increasing.
B
More adults are marrying, so two-parent families are increasing.
C
Marriage rates are rising, so family numbers are increasing.
D
Single-parent and other types of families are increasing.
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How has immigration changed since the 1960s?

A
Immigration was high in the 1960s, and has gradually decreased.
B
Immigration was low in the 1960s, increased until 2000, and then decreased.
C
Immigration was high in the 1960s, decreased until 2000, and then increased.
D
Immigration was low in the 1960s, and has gradually increased.
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Which is the last step in the problem-solving process?

A
gathering information
B
evaluating the solution
C
considering options
D
weighing disadvantages
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A disadvantage of adding a vegetarian hot-food option to a school lunch menu is that it would

A
force all students to change their diets.
B
eliminate a meat option from the menu.
C
help only some students on special diets.
D
increase the amount of food that is wasted.
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Which of the following names three religions introduced to the United States by Asian immigrants?

A
Taoism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
B
Protestantism, Shintoism, and Hinduism
C
Catholicism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
D
Shintoism, Catholicism, and Buddhism
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Historically, people in the United States have moved to cities for

A
employment and a strong cultural life.
B
a strong economy and better weather.
C
transportation and affordable homes.
D
affordable homes and better weather.
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Which is the most effective way to evaluate whether adding a ramp in front of a school solves a problem?

A
Determine whether the ramp complies with state and federal laws about ramp-accessible entrances for schools.
B
Determine whether the ramp allows students using wheelchairs, braces, and crutches to enter the school more easily.
C
Determine whether the ramp leads to similar structures being built at entrances throughout the school building.
D
Determine whether the ramp influences other schools to build similar structures for their students at each entrance.
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Which best describes how political action committees (PACs) enhance the power of individuals?

A
PACs enable individuals to donate unlimited amounts of money to campaigns.
B
PACs ensure that the voice of each individual is heard by powerful sitting politicians.
C
PACs facilitate access for individuals to speak to politicians one-on-one.
D
PACs combine individuals’ donations into significant contributions.
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Weighing advantages and disadvantages can help a student to

A
identify a problem.
B
make a decision.
C
evaluate a solution.
D
gather information.
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Which of the following best describes the history of Mormonism in the US?

A
Mormonism was spread from Europe to the US.
B
Mormonism arose from the Second Great Awakening but was driven by Protestants into present-day Utah.
C
Mormonism arose from the First Great Awakening but was driven by Catholics into present-day Utah.
D
Mormonism arose and played an important role in settling the Massachusetts Bay colony.
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During the late 1800s and early 1900s, new waves of immigration brought large numbers of

A
American Indians to the US.
B
Atheists to the US.
C
Mormons to the US.
D
Catholics and Jews to the US.
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As of 2019, a majority of Americans identified as

A
Muslim.
B
Christian.
C
Jewish.
D
Atheist.
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On whose behalf do most lobbyists work? Choose four answers.political action committees (PACs)the presidentbusinessesinterest groupsunionsindividuals

A
political action committees (PACs)
B
the president
C
businesses
D
interest groups
E
unions
F
individuals

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