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What were the effects of the Space Race? Check all that apply.the development of the steam enginenew products for consumers to usenew technology for military purposesadvancements in health and medicinerapid improvements in computer technologythe creation of the network known as the Internet

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the development of the steam engine
B
new products for consumers to use
C
new technology for military purposes
D
advancements in health and medicine
E
rapid improvements in computer technology
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the creation of the network known as the Internet
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To create a state budget, what needs to happen first?

A
The legislature must approve funding for the budget.
B
The executive branch must propose a budget.
C
The judiciary must certify a balanced budget.
D
The governor must ask state agencies for requests.
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What is the difference between an excise tax and a sales tax?

A
Excise taxes are collected by the state and sales taxes are collected by cities.
B
Excise taxes are collected by cities and sales taxes are collected federally.
C
Excise taxes apply to certain items and sales taxes apply to most items.
D
Excise taxes apply to most items and sales taxes apply to certain items.
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Which nation did the United States compete with during the Space Race?

A
China
B
Japan
C
the Soviet Union
D
the United Kingdom
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What is the most direct way that increasing the minimum wage can lead to more government revenue?

A
It causes inflation, which is known to be an effective economic stimulator.
B
It reduces purchasing power, so the government makes money on savings interest.
C
It encourages spending, which increases other kinds of tax revenue.
D
It increases the amount of taxes paid through payroll and personal income taxes.
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Which type of tax do state governments collect?

A
federal income tax
B
social security
C
customs/duty
D
sales
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What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

A
More time has become available for studying and learning.
B
Online education is available, although only for a fee.
C
Interpersonal relationships have increased.
D
Courses are available on the Internet, starting in kindergarten.
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B
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C
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Which body of the federal government approves treaties with other nations?

A
the Senate
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Department of State
D
the House of Representatives
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This graph shows the cost of health care per every American citizen each year.

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about $7,000 each
B
about $8,000 each
C
about $9,000 each
D
about $10,000 each
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What is prohibited in a command economy? Select two answers.the control of prices and income levelsthe rationing of manufactured goodsthe personal ownership of propertythe influence of consumer demandthe intervention of the government

A
the control of prices and income levels
B
the rationing of manufactured goods
C
the personal ownership of property
D
the influence of consumer demand
E
the intervention of the government
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

A
foreign, domestic, and social
B
economic, foreign, and education
C
social, economic, and foreign
D
foreign, transportation, and social
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Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
Department of State
D
House of Representatives
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What was one result of the rise in automation?

A
Production increased in factories.
B
Production decreased in factories.
C
More people could work from home.
D
Fewer people could work from home.
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Why did the United States use export controls with North Korea?

A
to bring an end to the Cold War
B
to help install a dictator in power
C
to stop the development of nuclear weapons
D
to respond to an attack within the United States
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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

u
urging people to take action.
c
condemning specific policy initiatives.
p
promoting specific policy initiatives.
p
providing information about a policy.
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How can the President influence the establishment of US foreign policy?

A
negotiating treaties
B
confirming ambassadors
C
declaring war
D
increasing spending on foreign aid

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