The Obama Presidency — Unit test Answers

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Which of these people would be a natural-born US citizen? Select three options.Ivan was born in Russia, but his mother was born in the United States.Ethan’s parents were both born in Israel, but he was born in the United States.Alice was born in France, but all of her grandparents were US citizens.Pedro’s parents were both born in Spain, but he was born in the US territory of Puerto Rico.Sebastian was born in Greece, but he moved to the US with his parents before he was two.

A
Ivan was born in Russia, but his mother was born in the United States.
B
Ethan’s parents were both born in Israel, but he was born in the United States.
C
Alice was born in France, but all of her grandparents were US citizens.
D
Pedro’s parents were both born in Spain, but he was born in the US territory of Puerto Rico.
E
Sebastian was born in Greece, but he moved to the US with his parents before he was two.
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In the 1700s, the concept of individualism was so important for Americans that

A
rights were added to the Constitution in the Bill of Rights.
B
the Constitution guaranteed people’s rights.
C
they divided the government into three separate branches.
D
the Declaration of Independence guaranteed natural rights.
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Which of these created trouble for Anne Hutchinson when she lived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

A
She persecuted those who disagreed with her religious views.
B
She supported the Christian Liberal Theology Movement.
C
She held meetings in her home during which women discussed scripture.
D
She founded Mormonism.
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Which of the following best explains why California has more Catholics than any other state?

A
California is home to a large population of Asian immigrants, and many Asians are Catholic.
B
California has very little religious diversity.
C
California has a large Latin American and Filipino population, and many Latin Americans are Catholic.
D
The Catholic Church is based in California.
7

Which US migration trend began soon after World War II?

A
moving to cities
B
moving to the suburbs
C
moving to the Sun Belt
D
moving to the Northeast
8

What does the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press mean for news people?

A
They can write about unsupported rumors as if they were factual.
B
They must report the news without favoritism toward any point of view.
C
They can report the news without getting the government’s permission.
D
They must always challenge the government’s positions on major issues.
9

By 2010, three out of four Americans

A
were older than 65.
B
lived in the Sun Belt.
C
were immigrants.
D
lived in urban areas.
10

How did income distribution in the US change in the early 2000s?

A
The number of Americans living with wealth increased.
B
The number of Americans living in poverty decreased.
C
The gap between rich people and poor people increased.
D
The gap between rich people and poor people decreased.
11

Which of the following names two leaders of the First Great Awakening?

A
Billy Graham and Billy Sunday
B
Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield
C
Billy Graham and George Whitefield
D
Jonathan Edwards and Billy Sunday
12

The social activism of the Second Great Awakening

A
gave rise to the antislavery and temperance movements.
B
led to the Catholic Pope bringing together the Second Vatican Council.
C
led to a decrease in church attendance.
D
contributed to the American independence movement.
13

Because of the baby boom, senior citizens make up

A
a larger share of the population than ever before.
B
a smaller share of the population than ever before.
C
a larger share of US immigrants than ever before.
D
a smaller share of US immigrants than ever before.
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Which statement best explains how the baby boom affects Social Security?

A
The life expectancy for baby boomers is falling, so they will draw less Social Security than planned.
B
The baby boom generation is so large its contributions will fully fund Social Security for the next 30 years.
C
Baby boomers think Social Security should be ended because they will not receive their fair share.
D
Experts fear the high number of retiring baby boomers will place a strain on the Social Security system.
17

Which of the following describes religious diversity in California?

A
Catholics make up the majority.
B
No one faith makes up a majority.
C
Protestants make up the majority.
D
Hindus and Buddhists make up a majority.
18

Despite growing numbers, minority groups in the US continue to face

A
high poverty rates.
B
obstacles to marrying.
C
obstacles to migration.
D
segregation and unfair laws.
19

The religious First Great Awakening was a

A
wave of antislavery sentiment that swept the American colonies in the 1730s.
B
movement beginning in the late 1700s that emphasized democratic ideals of tolerance for others.
C
series of revivals that strengthened religious practices in 1730s colonial America.
D
movement of the 1800s that sought to reconcile science with the Bible.
20

The oldest members of the baby boom generation have begun relying on Medicare for

A
retirement income.
B
affordable mortgages.
C
health insurance.
D
disability pay.

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