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The characteristics of fascism include all of the following except

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Democracy

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The industrial economy of the nineteenth century was based on all of the following EXCEPT:

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an equitable distribution of profit among those involved in production

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“Jim Crow” laws were laws that

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establish separate segregated facilities for blacks and whites

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Which of the following is used to effect the release of a person from improper imprisonment?

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a writ of habeas corpus

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The intellectual movement that encouraged the use of reason and science and anticipated human progress was called the:

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Enlightenment

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Which of the following is the correct chronological order for events in history listed below?
I. Puritan arrived in New England
II. Protestant Reformation begins
III. Columbus sets sail across the Atlantic
IV. Magna Carta is signed in England

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IV, III, II, I

Magna Carta is signed in England
Columbus sets sail across the Atlantic
Protestant Reformation begins
Puritan arrived in New England

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Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense was significant because it

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alerted thousands of colonists to the abuse of the British rule, the oppressiveness of the monarchy, and the advantages of colonial independence

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In the United States government, the function of checks and balances is meant to

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regulate the amount of power each branch of government has

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The Fifteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution was ratified in 1870 to grant

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black men the right to vote

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Which of the following groups did NOT play a role in the settlement of the English colonies in America?

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Mormons

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The Bill of Rights

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forbade the federal government from encroaching on the rights of citizens

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The launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 triggered increased emphasis on all of the following areas of study EXCEPT:

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world history

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All of the following were true of education in the southern colonies EXCEPT:

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Slaves were taught to read so that they could study Bible

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The ruling of the supreme court in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas (1954) founds that

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separate educational facilities were inherently unequal and violated the Fourteenth Amendment

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President Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty” resulted in all of the following except

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The Peace Corps

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The Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975 mandates that school provides free and appropriate education for all of the following except the

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socially-emotionally handicapped

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When a member of the House of Representatives helps a citizen from his or her own district receive a federal aid to which that citizens is entitled, the representative’s action is referred to as:

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casework

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The term “Trail of Tears” refers to the

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forced migration of the Cherokee tribe from the Southern Appalachians to what is now known as Oklahoma

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The United States constitution defines the powers of the United States Congress and the states. The United States Constitution reserves powers to the states in the Tenth Amendment, while Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution delegates powers to the federal government. Some power are shared concurrently between the states and the federal government. Which of the following powers are concurrent powers?

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Lay and collect taxes

Borrow money

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Which of the following statements best defines the role of World Trade Organization (WTO)?

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It resolves trade disputes and attempts to formulate policy to open world markets to free trade through monetary policy and regulation of corruption

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The drought of the 1930s that spanned from Texas to North Dakota was caused by

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overgazing and overuse of farmland and natural phenomenon, such as below-average rainfall and wind erosion

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Which of the following best describes a major difference between a state government and the federal government?

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State governments have more responsibility for public education than the federal government

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The Battle of Waterloo is historically significant because it marked which of the following?

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The defeat of Napoleon

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The most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica were the

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Maya and Aztecs

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A topographical map is one that shows the

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landscape and water of the region

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The culture of a people consists of its

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religion
language
social organization

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The monotheism of the ancient Hebrews spread throughout the ancient world and led to the formation of Christianity and Islam. This is an example of

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cultural diffusion

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A nomadic lifestyle would most likely be found in the

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Sahara Desert

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29
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Which of the following are research tools?

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The library
An interview
The Internet

30
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The term colonialism can be used to describe

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Spanish conquest in the sixteenth century

31
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Mr. DeVito’s class is studying immigration in the United States. Which concept would be appropriate to introduce?

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Assimilation

32
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The widespread of computers has led to national concern over:

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guarding the right to privacy

33
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Economic resources include all of the following except

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values

34
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Jim Crow laws were attempts by the

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state and local governments to restrict the freedom of African Americans

35
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In announcing the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln’s immediate purpose was to

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rally Northern morale by giving the war a higher morale purpose than just preserving the Union

36
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Which of the following was NOT associated with the Civil War Era?

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Manifest Destiny

37
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Which of the following was NOT a main motivating factor for the European explorers?

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Protecting royalty

38
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In what year did Salem Witch trials take place?

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1962

39
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The concept of the division of power between the state governments and the federal government is known as the

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federalism

40
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The New Deal legislation developed to alleviate the strain of the Great Depression on the nations economy was under which president?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

41
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Which revolutionary war battle is considered the turning point in the war because it led to the direct French assistance for the Americans?

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Saratoga

42
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five themes of geography?

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economic growth

43
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According to the feudal system, serfs were

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peasants

44
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Martin Luther is associated with which of the following?

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95 theses

45
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Which of the following is the study of the social behavior of humans within a group?

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Sociology

46
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Supply and demand refers to

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the availability of resources based on consumer consumption

47
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“The shot heard ‘round the world: is associated with which of the following events?

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The Revolutionary War

48
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December 7, 1941 is the date of what major event in history?

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The Japanese attack the Pearl Harbor

49
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The main purpose of Monroe Doctrine was to

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end European colonial interference in Latin America

50
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The central banking system of the United States that issues bank notes and lends money to member banks is known as:

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the Federal Reserve

51
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Which of the following geographical events contributed to the formation of the Great Lakes?

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movement of glaciers

52
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Which of the following statements is true about the longitude and latitude?

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Latitude and longitude must be used together to determine a person’s absolute location

53
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When properly managed, all of the following are considered to be a renewable energy resources EXCEPT

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natural gas

54
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Which of the following statements best describes a major trend in world history after the second world war?

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Colonies in Africa and Asia gained independence from Western powers

55
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Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas led him to a place named San Salvador. San Salvador is located in

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The Bahamas Island

56
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Which of the following is a true statement about Atlantic trade during the eighteenth century?

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Tobacco and rice were imported from the American colonies to England. England exported manufactured goods to the American colonies

57
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The decision by George Washington to leave presidency of the United States after two terms is significant for which of the following reasons?

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It disproved the criticism of the United States constitution that the president would become a new monarch

58
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Which of the following produced revolutionary improvements in transportation and manufacturing productivity in the middle of the nineteenth century?

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steam engines utilizing coal to heat water

59
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Which of the following best described the United States in aftermath of the Second World War?

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The United States economy went under expansion, leading to an increase of the standard of living and rapid suburbanization

60
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What is required for an individual to cast a ballot in a federal election in the United States?

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Voter registration

61
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What is the major source of revenue for local government in the United States that is NOT used by the federal government?

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Property tax

62
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In the U.S., which of the following most accurately describes the selection of federal court judges, including Supreme Court justices, court of appeal judges, and district court judges?

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Federal judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States senate

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The U.S. Constitution contains expressed, concurrent, & reserved powers. It also contains, according to most lawmakers and judges, implied power that are not listed in the Constitution. Which clauses in the United States Constitution gives the national government the power to exercise these implied powers?

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“Necessary and proper” and “elastic”

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Which of the following best describes the current method for calculating the total number of votes assigned to the electoral college for electing the President of the U.S.?

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1 vote for each member of the senate +
1 vote for each member of the House of Representatives +
3 votes for the District of Columbia

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U.S., Germany, and Mexico are federal governments. France, Japan, and the U.K., are unitary governments. Which of the following statements best reflects the operation of national governments in the system it describes?

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In the federal government, the national government shares power with the state or provincial government

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Societies develop layers of social stratification, referred to as social classes, based on an individual’s ascribed or achieved status. What is most likely to help an individual alter his or her social class in an open society?

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Intelligence

67
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Improvements in nutrition and health care in developing nations have caused large increases in population because of declining infant mortality rates. What best describes the period of time needed for these nations to adjust to the changing circumstances?

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Cultural lag

68
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“There are several different types of intelligences, and the individual may be more gifted in some than the others”

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Howard Gardner

69
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In a market economy, which of the following would lead to a decrease in the demand for a good?

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A substitute good is developed and is selling at a cheaper price

70
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Which organization is responsible for controlling the supply of money and credit available to the United States economy?

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Federal Reserve Bank

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