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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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In which part of a presentation should you provide background information, ask a thoughtful question, or offer an interesting fact?

A
opening
B
outline
C
body
D
closing
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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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Which of the following sources are reliable? Check all that apply.government websites (ending in .gov)education websites (ending in .edu) organization websites (ending in .org)online newspapers websites written without expertise websites with outdated information

A
government websites (ending in .gov)
B
education websites (ending in .edu)
C
organization websites (ending in .org)
D
online newspapers
E
websites written without expertise
F
websites with outdated information
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Which of the following describe issues that were caused by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Check all that apply.The wars have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The United States has struggled to destroy the weapons of mass destruction it found. Despite long wars, battles with insurgencies in both countries continue.The countries are once again hard to control because they have been rebuilt. The wars have been expensive, costing trillions of dollars.Thousands of US troops have been killed.

A
The wars have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians.
B
The United States has struggled to destroy the weapons of mass destruction it found.
C
Despite long wars, battles with insurgencies in both countries continue.
D
The countries are once again hard to control because they have been rebuilt.
E
The wars have been expensive, costing trillions of dollars.
F
Thousands of US troops have been killed.
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Which statement best explains financial crises in the global economy?

A
The global nature of the economy usually prevents the rise of financial crises.
B
A country in a financial crisis must fix the problem on its own to protect other countries.
C
A financial crisis in one country can quickly spread to other countries.
D
Financial crises often last only a short time due to the global economy.
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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.
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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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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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Which statement best describes the state of the economy when President Obama took office?

A
Inflation was out of control, and Americans could not afford basic necessities.
B
Financial institutions were failing, housing prices had fallen, and unemployment was rising.
C
Employment was increasing, and businesses were making record profits.
D
Inflation was rising, interest rates were rising, and housing prices were rising.
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What was the religious Second Great Awakening?

A
a movement that sought to reconcile science with the Bible.
B
a series of revivals that persecuted religious minorities.
C
a movement that led to American independence.
D
a movement that emphasized democratic ideals of tolerance for others.
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Which explains why the Oklahoma City bombing is an act of domestic terrorism?

A
It was a protest against the American government’s policies in the Middle East.
B
It was funded by al-Qaeda as a way to protest American involvement in the Middle East.
C
It was the work of foreign governments that believed the US government was too powerful.
D
It was carried out by Americans who thought the government was too powerful within the United States.
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A student is given an assignment to create a presentation on the current US president. He decides on the research question "Why should the US government get rid of the penny?”What is the problem with his research question?

A
It is too broad.
B
It is too narrow.
C
It is not applicable to the topic.
D
It is too difficult to research.
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Many immigrants to the United States in the late twentieth century came from

A
Europe and Latin America.
B
Europe and Africa.
C
Africa and Asia.
D
Asia and Latin America.
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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

A
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
F
the creation of the network known as the Internet
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Which of the following are effective nonverbal strategies for a presentation? Check all that apply.standing in one placereading from notesstanding up straightmaking eye contactmoving around when possibleusing natural gestures

A
standing in one place
B
reading from notes
C
standing up straight
D
making eye contact
E
moving around when possible
F
using natural gestures
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A company that builds a factory in another country to hire workers for less money is trying to save on its

A
natural resources.
B
human resources.
C
energy resources.
D
global resources.
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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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The 1972 Congressional Clean Water Act

A
gave the EPA the authority to regulate water quality in navigable waterways.
B
gave Congress the authority to regulate water quality in navigable waterways.
C
empowered the EPA to protect groundwater in the United States.
D
empowered Congress to protect groundwater in the United States.
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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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