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Which explains how advances in online education will most likely affect the cost of higher education in the future?

A
Online education will likely reduce the cost of higher education, and provide greater access for different kinds of students.
B
Online education will likely maintain the cost of higher education, and provide better job opportunities for students.
C
Online education will likely increase the cost of higher education, and also limit access for different kinds of students.
D
Online education will likely maintain the cost of higher education, but also limit job opportunities for students.
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The government sponsors because it contributes to the good of society and the economy.

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Why did the United States use export controls with North Korea?

A
to bring an end to the Cold War
B
to help install a dictator in power
C
to stop the development of nuclear weapons
D
to respond to an attack within the United States
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What element do the potential solutions of raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, and reducing benefit payments all share?

A
Each one would completely solve the Social Security problem.
B
Each one would require someone to give up money and/or benefits.
C
Each one would be protested by people who are already retired.
D
Each one would force citizens to wait longer to collect benefits.
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The best way for a country to implement foreign policy is

A
unilaterally.
B
with military power.
C
multilaterally.
D
with hard power.
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In which scenario might economic interests play a larger role than military force in US national security?

A
when a country is not developed enough to pose a threat
B
when a country is trying to expand its trade capabilities
C
when a country is in possession of a desired commodity
D
when a country is unresponsive to diplomatic approaches
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then vs. nowus and themthen and themus vs. now

A
then vs. now
B
us and them
C
then and them
D
us vs. now
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A way that the United States began its policy of providing aid to Sudan was by

A
supporting its industries.
B
easing sanctions.
C
eliminating tariffs.
D
signing a trade agreement.
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Which president initially proposed the development of the EPA?EPA- United States Environmental Protection Agency

A
President Reagan
B
President Nixon
C
President Clinton
D
President Ford
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The WTO was created

A
to end tariffs on goods traded with Canada.
B
to end tariffs on goods traded with Mexico.
C
to unify the currencies of European countries.
D
to help international trade run smoothly.
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Read the following excerpt from a report about some of the possible reasons college costs are increasing.A major concern related to higher education’s business model is that colleges and universities cannot or will not control their cost increases. In for-profit industries when productivity goes up, salaries usually go up. This is different in public education.Based on the excerpt, how is higher education different from for-profit industries?

A
Salaries in higher education are higher because of business costs.
B
Salaries in higher education are based on productivity.
C
Salaries in higher education are lower because of business costs.
D
Salaries in higher education are based on additional factors.
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Economic sanctions against foreign governments sometimes

A
hurt foreign citizens.
B
lead to civil wars.
C
hurt the UN.
D
violate international law.
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Which example best illustrates the role of the legislative branch in national security?

A
The United States meets with other leaders to negotiate a trade treaty.
B
The federal government votes on a budget to provide safety and security.
C
The federal government has different agencies that protect the nation.
D
The courts determine whether a new law related to security is constitutional.
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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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only when necessaryon a regular basisas often as possible

A
only when necessary
B
on a regular basis
C
as often as possible
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Economic sanctions are mainly used to

A
protect domestic industries from international competitors.
B
help domestic industries gain more business.
C
punish nations for disobeying international law.
D
encourage nations to give up their nuclear weapons.
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Which is a true statement about the trend in higher education costs?

A
Higher education costs are decreasing because of online education.
B
Higher education costs are rising slowly but are expected to stop.
C
Higher education costs are decreasing because of government loans.
D
Higher education costs continue to rise and create problems for students.
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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

A
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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Which of these regulations falls under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency?

A
prescription safety
B
automobile emissions
C
credit card interest rates
D
power tools used in factories
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Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?

A
It is controlled only by the federal government.
B
All funding comes from the state.
C
It is set by multiple levels of the government.
D
All policies are determined by local school boards.

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