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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided support by

A
bailing out financial institutions.
B
making loans to auto companies.
C
funding road and bridge construction.
D
working to ease the bank credit crisis.
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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 explains how the Patriot Act has helped stop many terrorist plots?

A
It has helped law enforcement agencies keep threats from the public.
B
It has made it easier to communicate with foreign governments.
C
Law enforcement agencies effectively share more information about terrorists.
D
Law enforcement agencies effectively investigate each other for corruption.
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In which of the following is the danger of saltwater intrusion the greatest?

A
water supplies near industrial areas
B
underground water supplies in farming areas
C
underground water supplies near defective septic systems
D
coastal freshwater supplies
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In which part of the presentation should you provide evidence to support your ideas?

A
the opening
B
the hook
C
the body
D
the closing
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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 of these arguments is often made against the idea of conservation?

A
The larger environment is more important than economic gain.
B
Land and natural resources should be used for economic gain.
C
People need access to safe air, land, and drinking water.
D
National parks do little to preserve natural landscapes.
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You have decided to organize your presentation by presenting the events in the order they happened. What is this type of organization called?

A
chronological
B
cause and effect
C
problem and solution
D
research question
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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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What should you do when you decide you need to learn more about a topic? Check all that apply.consider what I already know about the topicfind one biased source of informationdecide what I need to know more about come up with an idea for an argument or opinion if necessary create a presentation based on what I already know

A
consider what I already know about the topic
B
find one biased source of information
C
decide what I need to know more about
D
come up with an idea for an argument or opinion if necessary
E
create a presentation based on what I already know
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Which issue helped determine the outcome of the 2008 presidential race?

A
worry about campaign financing
B
anger over health-care reform
C
opposition to the war in Iraq
D
concern about an oil spill
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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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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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Who was the first presidential candidate to use social media to reach voters?

A
George W. Bush
B
Bill Clinton
C
Barack Obama
D
Ronald Reagan

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