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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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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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Why did many Americans criticize the Troubled Asset Relief Program?

A
It did not provide aid to the automotive industry.
B
It helped those who had caused the economic crisis.
C
It caused several financial institutions to fail.
D
It did not help anyone except home owners.
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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 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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Which of the following best describes China’s status during the 1980s?

A
China was a reunified state.
B
China was a Communist power.
C
China was a democratic nation.
D
China was an independent state.
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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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In the mid-2000s, as a result of the Afghan people’s anger toward the United States,

A
the Taliban began to regain control over some areas.
B
more citizens began to vote in democratic elections.
C
more freedoms were given to the women of Afghanistan.
D
the rebuilding process in the country began to accelerate.
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How did the weakening of the Soviet Union affect other nations in Europe?

A
It strengthened those with Communist dictatorships.
B
It strengthened those with democratic governments.
C
It weakened those with Communist dictatorships.
D
It had no effect on democratic governments.
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When President Nixon took office, he announced that an "era of confrontation" in foreign policy would be replaced by

A
a "Salt I" era.
B
a "Cold War" era.
C
an "era of national security."
D
an "era of negotiation."
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When Jimmy Carter was president in the late 1970s,

A
gas prices dropped to all-time lows.
B
he was seen as a strong leader.
C
the country experienced high inflation.
D
unemployment rates continued to fall.
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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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Which of the following campaign promises did Reagan fail to keep?

A
increasing income taxes
B
reducing federal spending
C
building a strong military
D
reducing unemployment
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The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) agreement in 1972 brought about

A
the creation of documents that officially ended the Cold War.
B
the US recognition of China for the first time since 1949.
C
the regulation of Chinese production of missiles that carried nuclear weapons.
D
the regulation of Soviet production of missiles that carried nuclear weapons.

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