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Which defines how a person’s identities overlap to influence how they experience the world?

A
values
B
diversity
C
tolerance
D
intersectionality
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Every US citizen has equality under the law, which is a

A
duty.
B
right.
C
requirement.
D
responsibility.
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According to the following descriptions, which of these groups is diverse?

A
a group of teenage friends
B
siblings from a large family
C
classmates of different genders
D
coworkers who studied the same subject
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What might a grassroots movement do to bring about change?

A
make laws
B
write letters
C
block lawmakers
D
start businesses
5

Review the social media post.

Question illustration
A
It has more than 1,000 shares.
B
It has more than 9,000 likes.
C
It links to a government source.
D
It shows the date it was posted.
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What is a responsibility?

A
something a person likes to do
B
something a person cannot do
C
something a person should do
D
something a person wants to do
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Jada finds a new website that claims to offer news from around the world. She reads a story about Russians releasing lions in the streets to keep people inside during a global pandemic. How can Jada best determine if the story is accurate?

A
She can search reliable sites to try to confirm the website’s information.
B
She can post the story to another platform to see how people react to it.
C
She can ask herself whether the author of the story is an expert on Russia.
D
She can read the website’s “about” section to learn more about the organization.
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Read the scenario.The mayor of a town has been making speeches on television to tell people how to be safe and healthy during flu season. Members of a grassroots movement come to her office to ask that she have a certified interpreter translate her words into American Sign Language as she speaks on television.

A
fair elections
B
better schools
C
disability rights
D
environmental protection
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Compare these headlines. "Requiring community service hours for high school graduation creates better citizens.” by Jack Smith, Liberal Times, February 15, 2021"Demanding community service hours for graduation puts too much strain on students.” by Jennifer Smith, Conservative Post, February 15, 2021

A
Both articles focus on only one side of the issue.
B
Both articles approve of requiring community service.
C
Neither article backs up its claims with facts.
D
Neither article approves of requiring community service.
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Which is part of a person’s social identity?

A
skills
B
interests
C
nationality
D
belongings
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What would a citizen of India most likely apply for to study at an American university for six months?

A
naturalization
B
a temporary visa
C
permanent residency
D
natural-born citizenship
12

What is one requirement for applying for US citizenship?

A
family living in the US
B
employment with a US company
C
sponsorship from a current citizen
D
the ability to speak, write, and read English
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What is the term for becoming involved in a community?

A
civic institution
B
service learning
C
civic participation
D
emergency service
14

Which place is an example of a civic institution?

A
school
B
restaurant
C
car dealership
D
electronics factory
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Which is a characteristic of tolerance?

A
enjoying your hobbies
B
accepting diversity
C
having pride in your culture
D
knowing many types of people
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Evaluate this screenshot.

Question illustration
A
City threatens to outlaw single-use plastic bags.
B
City wants to force stores to give up plastic bags.
C
City debates the future of single-use plastic bags.
D
City calls for pro-environment ban on plastic bags.
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What is an important question to ask when deciding if an online news source is too biased?

A
Do I share the same point of view?
B
Do my friends like this news source?
C
How does the bias affect the source’s information?
D
How many people share the source’s information?
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Members of the student council give suggestions on how to spend extra money for the students in the eighth grade. Gan suggests that they invite suggestions from all students. They receive some suggestions for planning a class trip. Some vegetarian students mention the lack of vegetarian food in the cafeteria. One student brings up the issue of the baseball field. Because he uses a wheelchair, he cannot access it unless changes are made. The student council debates the different suggestions.

A
Students felt better that their opinions were heard.
B
People with different identities all had their voices heard.
C
The student council found that they needed a vote in order to make a decision.
D
The different suggestions showed them that there was no way to make everyone happy.
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Which question helps determine if a website is meant for a certain audience?

A
When was the website created?
B
What bias does the website show?
C
Is the information on the website relevant?
D
Where can website claims be confirmed?
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What makes a source credible?

A
It relies on a single original source for facts.
B
It is shared by family or a trusted friend.
C
It uses personal opinion to support claims.
D
It gives reasons to be believed and trusted.

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