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The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 was designed to help

A
illegal immigrants.
B
victims of Hurricane Katrina.
C
banks and other financial institutions.
D
victims of terrorist attacks.
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What did the Senate investigation during the Watergate scandal lead to?

A
arrest of the Watergate burglars
B
resignation of the attorney general
C
confessions of the Watergate burglars
D
constitutional crisis over the White House tapes
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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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Which event launched the impeachment process against President Nixon?

A
the Watergate break-in by burglars funded by CREEP
B
the Washington Post articles about the CREEP connection
C
the discovery that the president was involved in a cover-up plot
D
the agreement by President Nixon to hand over the secret tapes
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Read the excerpt about United States Supreme Court justices.All Justices are nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate, and hold their offices under life tenure.—"Our Government: The Judicial Branch,” whitehouse.gov

A
Reagan’s top aides were confirmed for life by the Court.
B
Reagan’s nominees to the Court had the support of the Senate.
C
Reagan’s influence on government lasted long after his time in office.
D
Reagan’s policies were guaranteed to receive approval from the Court.
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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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Which statement best describes Ford’s official reaction to Nixon’s involvement in Watergate?

A
He sentenced Nixon to prison over the scandal.
B
He disregarded Nixon’s involvement in the scandal.
C
He issued a pardon so Nixon avoided jail over the scandal.
D
He let Congress handle Nixon’s involvement in the scandal.
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Which conditions applied to black South Africans under the system of apartheid? Select three options.They were denied voting rights.They suffered from severe famine.They were segregated from whites.They were required to carry passbooks.They were restricted from purchasing goods.

A
They were denied voting rights.
B
They suffered from severe famine.
C
They were segregated from whites.
D
They were required to carry passbooks.
E
They were restricted from purchasing goods.
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The election of 2008 was historically significant for women because

A
there were potentially two women on the final ballot.
B
a third-party female candidate made a strong showing.
C
women outnumbered male candidates for the Senate.
D
women outnumbered male candidates for the House.
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Which issues faced President Carter when he took office in 1977? Select four options.high inflationhigh interest rateshigh unemploymentincreased business profitsdecreased consumer spending

A
high inflation
B
high interest rates
C
high unemployment
D
increased business profits
E
decreased consumer spending
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Which statement best describes Russia in the 21st century?

A
It has returned to communist rule.
B
It has reinstated glasnost policies.
C
It has established itself as an economic power.
D
It has experienced continued economic problems.
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Which issues are continuing challenges to the peace process in the Middle East? Select four options.blockade of Gazaland taken from Egyptsettlement of the West Bankhostility of neighboring countriessafety of Israel’s people and borders

A
blockade of Gaza
B
land taken from Egypt
C
settlement of the West Bank
D
hostility of neighboring countries
E
safety of Israel’s people and borders
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What was notable about the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia? Select two options.It was provoked by union strikes.The protest leader initially opposed it.The protests were largely nonviolent.It began suddenly with mass protests.The communist leader resigned peacefully.

A
It was provoked by union strikes.
B
The protest leader initially opposed it.
C
The protests were largely nonviolent.
D
It began suddenly with mass protests.
E
The communist leader resigned peacefully.
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Which countries launched an attack on Israel in 1973?

A
Egypt and Syria
B
Syria and Jordan
C
Palestine and Jordan
D
Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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Why did the United States and Soviet Union negotiate the SALT I and SALT II treaties?

A
to stimulate the Soviet Union’s economy
B
to reduce tensions between the two countries
C
to encourage the two countries to spend less on their militaries
D
to encourage the Soviet Union to allow greater freedom of speech
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How did President Nixon respond to environmental issues?

A
by starting the World Wildlife Fund
B
by creating the Environmental Protection Agency
C
by founding an environmental research foundation
D
by seeking international protection for endangered species
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With which countries did Secretary of State Henry Kissinger help President Nixon repair relationships?ChinaGermanyJapanSoviet UnionVietnam

A
China
B
Germany
C
Japan
D
Soviet Union
E
Vietnam
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Why did the United States primarily support the anti-government fighters in Afghanistan?

A
to support its allies in the region
B
to fight the spread of communism
C
to obtain access to oil in the region
D
to help establish a democratic government
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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 did the results of the 1984 election tell about voters’ opinion of Reagan’s economic policies?

A
Voters opposed his policies.
B
Voters enjoyed the benefits of his policies.
C
Voters liked his willingness to change his policies.
D
Voters questioned the long-term effects of his policies.

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