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The election of 2008 was historically significant for women because

A
there were potentially two women on the final ballot.
B
a third-party female candidate made a strong showing.
C
women outnumbered male candidates for the Senate.
D
women outnumbered male candidates for the House.
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A conclusion that can be drawn from the outcome of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, is that

A
the passengers showed great bravery in the face of danger.
B
the terrorists were very organized and in control of the plane.
C
the passengers had no idea what was happening on the plane.
D
the terrorists’ plan would have worked if not for the US military.
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Which best describes the role of the US Supreme Court in the 2000 presidential election?

A
It declared George W. Bush the winner of the election.
B
It refused to become involved in the election.
C
It ordered a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.
D
It stopped a recount in Florida, resulting in Bush’s election.
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As president, what was George W. Bush’s main accomplishment regarding immigration?

A
He proposed and signed into law a guest worker program.
B
He succeeded in ending illegal immigration into the United States.
C
He authorized a 700-mile-long fence along the US border with Mexico.
D
He changed US immigration policy and allowed illegal immigrants to stay.
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The purpose of the passenger list maintained by the Transportation Security Administration is

A
to keep people who are possible threats off airplanes.
B
to know why people are traveling anytime a flight is booked.
C
to make sure airplanes are not crowded or overbooked.
D
to list travelers who are able to fly without being searched.

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