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Examine the pie chart.

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Social Security, Labor and Transportation, and Other
B
Social Security and Education/Health and Human Services
C
Defense/Homeland Security, and Social Security
D
Defense/Homeland Security, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs
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What are some negative effects of social media? Check all that apply.

A
Many people experience a loss of privacy.
B
Some people have fewer social relationships.
C
Terrorists can find new recruits on the Internet.
D
Too much information is available on demand.
E
The ways people connect have greatly changed.
F
Some people have been harassed by cyberbullies.
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Read the scenario.An American journalist is being held in a foreign prison. The president is meeting with their administration to determine what to do. The president says, "I approve the use of $500,000 in defense funds to secure the release of the journalist and to ensure their safe return to the United States.”Is the president able to make this declaration?

A
Yes, as commander in chief, the president has the ultimate decision-making power.
B
Yes, aside from declaring war, the president makes all policy decisions.
C
No, the president is only able to negotiate treaties.
D
No, Congress needs to vote on foreign-policy spending.
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In which of the following elements of economic foreign policy can congress participate?

A
negotiating a trade agreement
B
appointing new ambassadors
C
overseeing embassy operations
D
approving aid to another country
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What responsibility do citizens have toward helping ensure public safety in their communities?

A
to participate in research studies
B
to obey local public safety laws
C
to read public safety research
D
to campaign for new regulations
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How do nations mostly use technology in foreign relations? Check all that apply.to mobilize votersto reach constituentsto spy on one anotherto carry out cyber attacksto improve their public images

A
to mobilize voters
B
to reach constituents
C
to spy on one another
D
to carry out cyber attacks
E
to improve their public images
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Read the paragraph.Between 2018 and 2021, the number of states that prohibited the purchase of tobacco under the age of 21 (previously 18) increased from nine to 42 states.

A
Most people decide to stop smoking before they turn 21.
B
The majority of smokers begin smoking when they are teenagers.
C
Adults over 21 are more likely to be able to afford to purchase cigarettes.
D
The states that did not raise the minimum age already have low smoking rates.
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How can a citizen show support for public policies?

A
by researching topics
B
by attending rallies
C
by paying taxes
D
by following laws
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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 a difference between payroll and income taxes?

A
Payroll taxes are itemized deductions from an individual’s paycheck, while income taxes are based on an individual’s salary.
B
Payroll taxes are taken out of an individual’s salary once a year, while income taxes are paid by workers every time they get paid.
C
Payroll taxes are based on an individual’s salary, while income taxes are itemized deductions from an individual’s paycheck.
D
Payroll taxes are paid by individuals who have a job, while income taxes are partially funded by employers and employees.
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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 gives Congress the power to raise taxes to fund services?

A
the Federal Reserve Bank
B
the Internal Revenue Service
C
the Bill of Rights
D
the Constitution
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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 best describes a way in which the government might respond to rising threats to national security through fiscal policy?

A
sending troops overseas
B
passing an excise tax on gasoline
C
appointing a new Secretary of Homeland Security
D
increasing military spending
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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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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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When might workers be exempt from paying income taxes?

A
when they are injured on the job
B
when they make too much money
C
when they don’t earn enough money
D
when they are laid off by a company
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How can community members promote public health policies?

A
by obeying laws
B
by campaigning
C
by paying taxes
D
by serving on juries
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Read the excerpt.The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . . . Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. Common sense calls upon us to act [together]. President Obama, 2009Based on this excerpt, which form of foreign policy implementation was President Obama advocating between the two countries?

A
diplomacy
B
foreign aid
C
trade agreements
D
sanctions
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What does fiscal policy most closely focus on?

M
Managing taxes and spending.
C
Controlling the money supply.
R
Regulating businesses.
L
Limiting business transactions.

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