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Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator?

A
a chamber of commerce
B
a group of individuals
C
a special interest group
D
a political party
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National Security policies are defined by _______ in response to current events, changes in leadership and the needs of the nation.

A
the President
B
Congress
C
amending the Constitution
D
the Department of Defense
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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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to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economy
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to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidates
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to provide sufficient employment within the public school system
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to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access
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What must businesses do in order to comply with financial regulations and laws?

A
report their revenue and earnings to the government
B
disclose information about sales with the media
C
report details of advertising revenue to managers
D
disclose product details to the competition
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What are Florida’s main ecological issues? Check all that apply.unclean energydeforestationdust stormsnuclear energy leakslack of fresh waterendangered speciesocean health

A
unclean energy
B
deforestation
C
dust storms
D
nuclear energy leaks
E
lack of fresh water
F
endangered species
G
ocean health
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What are the roles of the FCC in the US?FCC- Federal Communications CommissionChoose three answers.regulating the country’s communications infrastructureensuring communication technology is compatible with existing technology establishing safety standards for pesticides and other chemicalsassigning frequencies to television, radio, cable, and satellite providersbringing civil suits against individuals or businesses for breaking security lawsinvestigating complaints, inspecting workplaces, and imposing penalties

A
regulating the country’s communications infrastructure
B
ensuring communication technology is compatible with existing technology
C
establishing safety standards for pesticides and other chemicals
D
assigning frequencies to television, radio, cable, and satellite providers
E
bringing civil suits against individuals or businesses for breaking security laws
F
investigating complaints, inspecting workplaces, and imposing penalties
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Who funds public assistance programs?

s
state governments
c
city governments
l
local and county governments
s
state and federal governments
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The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project has not yet produced the expected results because of

A
lack of interest from state and local governments.
B
lack of knowledge of how to solve the problems.
C
the huge barriers to the flow of water.
D
the politics and the lack of funding.
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most

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It is controlled only by the federal government.
A
All funding comes from the state.
I
It is set by multiple levels of the government.
A
All policies are determined by local school boards.
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Which body of the federal government implements national security policies?

A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
Department of State
D
House of Representatives
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most likely

i
issue executive orders.
s
seek compromises.
a
ask the courts for help.
r
request advice of experts.
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The Rio Treaty of 1947 was a defense agreement between

A
the United States and Brazil.
B
the United States and Japan.
C
North America and South America.
D
the nations that border the Atlantic Ocean.
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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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Which can cause an immediate catastrophic effect on ocean life?

A
oil spills from oil drilling
B
toxins from car exhaust
C
pollution from dust storms
D
wastewater from ships
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Which agency creates and enforces environmental rules and regulations in Florida?

A
The Sierra Club
B
The Nature Conservancy
C
The Department of the Interior
D
The Department of Environmental Protection
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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

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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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Which of the following is a domestic influence on foreign policy?

A
The US dollar rapidly declines in value.
B
A famine in Ireland prompts US response.
C
A foreigner on vacation in the United States threatens violence.
D
The United States loses a key alliance with another nation.
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Lillian was hurt at work when a slippery, wet floor wasn’t appropriately marked. Which regulatory agency should she turn to for help?

A
EPA- United States Environmental Protection Agency
B
FDA- Food and Drug Administration
C
SEC- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
D
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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The two main categories of foreign policy enforcement are

A
concrete and abstract.
B
military and economic.
C
hard and soft.
D
strong and weak.

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