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Compare these headlines. "Requiring community service hours for high school graduation creates better citizens.” by Jack Smith, Liberal Times, February 15, 2021"Demanding community service hours for graduation puts too much strain on students.” by Jennifer Smith, Conservative Post, February 15, 2021

A
Both articles focus on only one side of the issue.
B
Both articles approve of requiring community service.
C
Neither article backs up its claims with facts.
D
Neither article approves of requiring community service.
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Which defines how a person’s identities overlap to influence how they experience the world?

A
values
B
diversity
C
tolerance
D
intersectionality
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What would a citizen of India most likely apply for to study at an American university for six months?

A
naturalization
B
a temporary visa
C
permanent residency
D
natural-born citizenship
4

Which is a characteristic of tolerance?

A
enjoying your hobbies
B
accepting diversity
C
having pride in your culture
D
knowing many types of people
5

Review the social media post.

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A
It has more than 1,000 shares.
B
It has more than 9,000 likes.
C
It links to a government source.
D
It shows the date it was posted.
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Read the scenario.The mayor of a town has been making speeches on television to tell people how to be safe and healthy during flu season. Members of a grassroots movement come to her office to ask that she have a certified interpreter translate her words into American Sign Language as she speaks on television.

A
fair elections
B
better schools
C
disability rights
D
environmental protection
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What is the term for becoming involved in a community?

A
civic institution
B
service learning
C
civic participation
D
emergency service
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What is a responsibility?

A
something a person likes to do
B
something a person cannot do
C
something a person should do
D
something a person wants to do
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Every US citizen has equality under the law, which is a

A
duty.
B
right.
C
requirement.
D
responsibility.
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Which is part of a person’s social identity?

A
skills
B
interests
C
nationality
D
belongings
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According to the following descriptions, which of these groups is diverse?

A
a group of teenage friends
B
siblings from a large family
C
classmates of different genders
D
coworkers who studied the same subject
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Which place is an example of a civic institution?

A
school
B
restaurant
C
car dealership
D
electronics factory
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What might a grassroots movement do to bring about change?

A
make laws
B
write letters
C
block lawmakers
D
start businesses
14

What is one requirement for applying for US citizenship?

A
family living in the US
B
employment with a US company
C
sponsorship from a current citizen
D
the ability to speak, write, and read English
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Jada finds a new website that claims to offer news from around the world. She reads a story about Russians releasing lions in the streets to keep people inside during a global pandemic. How can Jada best determine if the story is accurate?

A
She can search reliable sites to try to confirm the website’s information.
B
She can post the story to another platform to see how people react to it.
C
She can ask herself whether the author of the story is an expert on Russia.
D
She can read the website’s “about” section to learn more about the organization.
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Evaluate this screenshot.

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A
City threatens to outlaw single-use plastic bags.
B
City wants to force stores to give up plastic bags.
C
City debates the future of single-use plastic bags.
D
City calls for pro-environment ban on plastic bags.
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Read the text from a social media post that a friend shared with Leo."Nature has returned to the Venice canals! Dolphins have been spotted playing throughout the canal systems. Dolphins have not been seen in nearly 6 decades! (Yes! 60 years, crazy!)”After reading the post, Leo conducts this online search.What research strategy is Leo most likely using?

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A
Leo is looking for the post.
B
Leo is fact-checking the post.
C
Leo is trying to learn about the author of the post.
D
Leo is trying to fill in missing information in the post.
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Which statement best describes a quality of a credible source?

A
It never includes social media sites.
B
It often includes unsupported claims.
C
It never ends in a .com domain name.
D
It often ends in .gov, .org, or .edu.
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Gabi, Sofia, Chau, and Kaitlyn play on the same girls’ volleyball team. They are in the ninth grade at neighboring schools. Gabi and Sofia also play volleyball for their school. Gabi and Sofia are from Hispanic families. Chau’s family moved to the town from Vietnam, and Kaitlyn’s ancestors are from Ireland.

A
The girls have different ethnic backgrounds.
B
The girls live in different geographic areas.
C
The girls come from different economic classes.
D
The girls have different hobbies and interests.
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One of Tara’s goals for the new year is to increase her civic engagement. What would help her meet her goal?

A
eating more healthy foods
B
improving her dancing skills
C
volunteering at an animal shelter
D
promising to help her parents with chores

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