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Why did the federal government combine several agencies into the Department of Homeland Security?

A
to prevent future acts of terrorism in the United States through coordination
B
to investigate if the September 11th attacks could have been prevented
C
to investigate whether to bring charges for the September 11th attacks
D
to prevent the unconstitutional implementation of the Patriot Act
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If a country lowers tariffs, what will most likely happen?

A
Transportation costs will rise.
B
Communication costs will drop.
C
Exports will decrease.
D
Imports will increase.
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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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Which best describes communication in the United States today?

A
Texting and e-mail have made communication very expensive.
B
Texting and e-mail have made communication very fast.
C
People write and send more letters through the mail than ever before.
D
People seldom communicate because they spend a lot of time on the Internet.
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The main purpose of the G20 is to

A
provide rules for international trade.
B
offer help to developing countries.
C
cooperate to prevent financial crises.
D
give loans to struggling economies.
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The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was designed to help

A
illegal immigrants.
B
victims of Hurricane Katrina.
C
banks and other financial institutions.
D
victims of terrorist attacks.
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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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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.
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This graph shows life expectancy in the United States.Which factor best explains why the graph changes from 1990 to 2010?

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A
New technology protects soldiers from risky reconnaissance missions.
B
New technology allows farmers to grow genetically modified crops.
C
New technology allows us to find and use new energy sources.
D
New technology has improved medical imaging and surgery.
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This graph shows the number of American troops in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2011.Between 2008 and 2011, the number of US troops

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A
increased slightly.
B
increased significantly.
C
decreased slightly.
D
decreased significantly.
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What was one major cause of the recession in the United States in the 1970s?

A
the oil crisis
B
low inflation
C
low unemployment
D
the Iran hostage crisis
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Which of the following were results of the 1980 election? Check all that apply. Reagan won by a landslide.Reagan won the popular vote but lost the electoral college. Republicans gained control of the senate. Reagan did not win any states in the west. Conservatives called this the “Reagan Revolution.”

A
Reagan won by a landslide.
B
Reagan won the popular vote but lost the electoral college.
C
Republicans gained control of the senate.
D
Reagan did not win any states in the west.
E
Conservatives called this the “Reagan Revolution.”
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Which of the following is true of Carter’s attempt to free the hostages in Iran?

A
Carter sought help from the United Nations.
B
Carter aided the Mujahideen in fighting the Soviets.
C
Carter opposed a boycott of Iranian goods
D
Carter increased trade with the Iranians.
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How do President Clinton’s actions in Somalia compare to President Bush’s actions in Panama?

A
President Bush sent troops to capture President Noriega, while President Clinton removed troops from Somalia.
B
President Bush threatened to withdraw troops from Panama, while President Clinton negotiated with Somalia.
C
President Bush negotiated with President Noriega of Panama, while President Clinton sent increased aid to Somalia.
D
President Bush consulted Congress about how to handle Panama, while President Clinton took action without consulting Congress.
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The Patriot Act, which was passed by Congress following September 11th attacks,

A
expanded the government’s right to monitor private communications.
B
established a “no-fly list” to prevent terrorists from boarding planes.
C
made it more difficult for police to conduct searches outside the US.
D
limited the powers of law enforcement officials outside the US.
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Which statement best compares events in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia during the Obama presidency?

A
In Egypt and Tunisia, pro-democracy uprisings led to a mostly peaceful revolution. In Libya, it led to civil war.
B
In Egypt, a pro-democracy uprising led to a mostly peaceful revolution. In Libya and Tunisia, uprisings led to civil war.
C
In Libya and Tunisia, pro-democracy uprisings led to a mostly peaceful revolution. In Egypt, it led to civil war.
D
In Tunisia, a pro-democracy uprising led to a mostly peaceful revolution. In Egypt and Libya, uprisings led to civil war.
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Study the chart showing federal government debt from 1992 to 2004.

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A
Clinton supported government-funded social programs, while Bush minimized them.
B
Clinton introduced more open-trading policies, while Bush increased military spending.
C
Clinton enacted more regulations, while Bush only enacted the Clean Air Act and Americans with Disabilities Act.
D
Clinton presided over economic growth with higher taxes, while the economy under Bush did poorly.
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As the costs for the war in Iraq increased,

A
President Bush ordered another surge.
B
fewer Americans were wounded or killed.
C
fewer Iraqis were wounded or killed.
D
many Americans withdrew their support.
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What was one of the negative effects of the 1980s economy?

A
Fewer jobs were available.
B
Interest rates increased.
C
Unemployment rates rose.
D
Federal spending doubled.
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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.

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