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What were the effects of the Space Race? Check all that apply.the development of the steam enginenew products for consumers to usenew technology for military purposesadvancements in health and medicinerapid improvements in computer technologythe creation of the network known as the Internet

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the development of the steam engine
B
new products for consumers to use
C
new technology for military purposes
D
advancements in health and medicine
E
rapid improvements in computer technology
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the creation of the network known as the Internet
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The president and his executive agencies create foreign policy with the help of .

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Based on the taxing and spending cycle, how will changing expenditures affect taxes collected by the government?

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Spending less will help lower prices, leading to an increase in tax revenue for the government.
B
Spending less will reduce services, leading to a reduction in tax revenue for the government.
C
Spending more will boost prices, leading to an increase in tax revenue for the government.
D
Spending more will increase services, leading to a reduction in tax revenue for the government.
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What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

A
More time has become available for studying and learning.
B
Online education is available, although only for a fee.
C
Interpersonal relationships have increased.
D
Courses are available on the Internet, starting in kindergarten.
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What is the difference between an excise tax and a sales tax?

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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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A study in New York City showed that more than 50 percent of retailers sold alcohol to minors.

A
increasing the price of beer
B
reducing excise tax on soda
C
raising the legal drinking age
D
using compliance checks
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Study the image.

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the right to campaign for election
B
the responsibility to stay informed
C
the right to demonstrate or protest
D
the responsibility to follow the law
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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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To create a state budget, what needs to happen first?

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The legislature must approve funding for the budget.
B
The executive branch must propose a budget.
C
The judiciary must certify a balanced budget.
D
The governor must ask state agencies for requests.
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A defibrillator is a portable device that can restore a normal heartbeat in a person who is experiencing cardiac arrest. Study the chart about out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival and the use of defibrillators.

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public spaces
B
health clinics
C
police stations
D
emergency room waiting areas
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How can a citizen make informed decisions about which public policies to support?

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by signing petitions
B
by researching issues
C
by voting in elections
D
by supporting a candidate
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Who does the SEC oversee?SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

A
brokers
B
consumers
C
managers
D
workers
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What do OSHA and the SEC have in common?OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationSEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Both operate independently.
B
Both are overseen by the Bureau of Labor.
C
Both create and enforce regulations.
D
Both focus on protecting employee finances.
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What is the primary role of public health officials during a natural disaster?

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to prevent natural disasters
B
to recommend new public health policies
C
to improve local building safety codes
D
to instruct people on how to stay safe
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private businessfinancial institutionregulatory agency

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private business
B
financial institution
C
regulatory agency
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Which best describes the difference between economic and social policies?

A
Economic policies control the supply of money, while social policies manage spending.
B
Economic policies address educational issues, while social policies regulate businesses.
C
Economic policies fund public schools, while social policies provide Social Security.
D
Economic policies manage taxes, while social policies provide public assistance.
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Why would a nation most likely use military force? Select three options.to remove trade restrictionsto defend territoryto support alliesto promote political relationshipsto protect economic interests

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to remove trade restrictions
B
to defend territory
C
to support allies
D
to promote political relationships
E
to protect economic interests
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Read the paragraph and study the graph.In the 1980s, teen drinking was on the rise. Nearly two-thirds of high school seniors regularly consumed alcohol. To limit teen access to alcohol, the Uniform Drinking Age Act was enacted in 1984. The law resulted in all states adopting a minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) of 21. The graph shows the changes in the percent of high school seniors who used alcohol in the years 1984 to 2020.

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Alcohol use by high school seniors has continued to increase.
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Alcohol use by high school seniors has decreased over time.
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Alcohol use by high school seniors was not directly impacted by the law.
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Alcohol use by high school seniors stayed the same but is reported less.
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Which event led to an heightened focus on national security?

A
the Patriot Act
B
war in Afghanistan
C
September 11 attacks
D
the Japanese Treaty of 1960
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The first step in creating a public policy involves

i
implementing a plan.
e
enforcing a plan.
d
developing a plan.
i
identifying a problem.

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