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Which statement is true about the U.S senate?

A-same # of reps for each state
B-the # of state rep is based on population
C- the # of state reps is based on size of state
D- a formula is used to determine the # of reps for each stage

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A-same # of reps for each state

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What is the responsibility of the judicial branch

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Interprets the laws

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What entity if U.S government has the power to declare war?

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Congress

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What concept describes a government structure where powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are delegated to state governments

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Federalism

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What part of the government can remove a president?

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Senate

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A person is permitted a speedy trial in a court of law with legal representation according to the _____

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Due process or 6th amendment

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What article of the U.S constitution establishes the legislative branch

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Article I

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______ are appointed by the president

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Supreme Court justices

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The senate holds all power except

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Judicially reviewing cases against the executive branch

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What ensures one branch of government is not more powerful than any other branch of government

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Balance of power

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Which region of the world had the highest population at the beginning of the 21st century

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Asia

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Meridians and parallels are used for:

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Determining location

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13
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What is the number one cause for erosion in Florida

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Waves

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What is the main difference between the sunbelt and the Great Plains

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Climate

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What type of map would show land structure

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Topographic map

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What is a monotheistic religion

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A religion that believes In one or more gods

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What is the process to cultivate crops on the sides of hills to maximize land area

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Terrace farming

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The location of a placed based on a fixed point on earth

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Absolute location

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As a result of a new trade agreement, the price of imported coffee decreases. What happens to demand?

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Demand increases

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If a country has a surplus of oil and stops drilling, what will the country most likely do in accordance with the laws of supply and demand

Import _____ ; export _____

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Import more, export less

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A decrease in the price goods and services over time

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Deflation

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Why would the government raise the price of wheat in agricultural markets

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To protect the farmers

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Which of the following strategies can a city government implement to mitigate the impacts is gentrification and maintain the cost of affordable housing?

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Set a max price for rent in specific areas

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What type of economics policy includes where the government regulates the price of goods and services

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Socialism

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A prolonged period of high inflation high unemployment and increased public fear
Depression
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The economic philosophy that the government should not interfere with markets
Laissez-faire
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How did the U.S government ensure resources were available during wwII
Centralized control
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Why would the federal reserve increase interest rate
To mitigate a rapid expansion of the economy
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What anti slavery activist wrote uncle toms cabin?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Which philosopher had the greatest influence on the U. S constitution and is often attributed to the language regarding life,liberty, and property
John Locke
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Which colony was settled by the pilgrims seeking religious freedom and a better way of life
Plymouth
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What best describes the French quarter of New Orleans
Cultural diffusion
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The treaty of fort Laramie in 1868 granted Sioux nation ownership of the black hills, which were considered sacred grounds for the Sioux. Which event broke the treaty?
The U.S government seized the land when gold was found there
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What was the major factor that enables the Europeans to conquer millions of native Americans
Europeans brought diseases with them to the New World which weekend the Native Americans
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The US was engaged in the cold war with which of the following countries
The Soviet union
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Who designed and carried out the Boston tea party
Samuel Adams
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Who wrote the Federalist papers
Alexander Hamilton ,James Madison and John Jay
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Which country was not part of the axis powers during World War II
France
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What ancient civilization is responsible for cuneiform writing
Mesopotamia
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What map shows state boundaries and cities
Political map
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What type of location uses minutes and seconds of longitudinal and latitudinal lines
Absolute location
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Approximately how far apart are degrees of latitude
69 to 70 miles
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What map feature shows a real object with accurate sizes reduced or enlarged by a certain amount
Scale
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The _____ is a line that runs between Russia and Alaska and goes around political boundaries in the Pacific Ocean
International dateline
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Which Florida region was drained to create farmland for early settlers
The Everglades
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Where are longitudinal lines farthest apart
The equator
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In the US which of the following are appointed by the president
The supreme court justices
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The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
Bill of rights
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Who represents the state prosecution and criminal cases
District attorney
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Which article of the US Constitution establishes the electoral college
Article II
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Who conducts impeachment trials in the US
The Senate
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What type of economy best describes the US and China
Mixed economy
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In Iran the government rules based on the Islamic doctrine which type of government is this called
Theocracy
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In a market economy competition does which of the following
Drives prices down
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Which describes the Florida law that allows Lynn honors to be compensated if the state takes her land for public use
Eminent domain
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Which of the following to state governments have the authority to do
Regulate trade
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What is not an important characteristic of currency
Irregularity
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What is a Psychological influence on consumer behavior
Perception
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If Cassandra has $500 in a savings account that yields 10% interest compounded annually how much money will Cassandra have in the account after two years if she leave some money alone
$605
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What is the most liquid account
Savings account
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The idea that it was the fate of Americans to explore and develop the entire country from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Manifest destiny
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The first European country to come to the US and colonize Florida was
Spain
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Which of the following documents was heavily influenced by philosopher John Locke
US Constitution
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What was a common problem for slave owners in the Caribbean slave trade
Slave rebellion
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What invention change the cultural and social landscape of the United States after World War II
Television
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If a map is showing population density what type of map is it
Special purpose map
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What river the DeSoto discover while exploring the American south east
Mississippi river
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How do you find out population density
Population Population density =. ———————— Square miles
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What Native American tribe had settlements in Florida
Calusa
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Which following countries is located in central America
El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Panama
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What is a series of locks canals and channels that connects shipping transportation from the Atlantic Ocean to the great lakes
The St. Lawrence seaway
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What does the US Constitution mandate of state governments
Maintain a republican form of government
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What is not heard in federal court
Cases of crimes against state laws
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A _____ is when the ruling parties are part of the elite class
Oligarchy
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What is the market segmentation focus on personal beliefs, attitude, and Psychological influences
Psychographic
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What is a criticism a socialist economic systems
Centralize control of manufacturing create economic shortages
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Which state was purchased from Spain
Florida
78
What was the outcome during the Persian Gulf War
Global governing to identify, understand, or address worldwide problems
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What was the landmark a legislation that band employment discrimination, prohibited segregation, and outlaw all unequal application of voting requirements
Civil rights act of 1964
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First colony founded in the United States
Jamestown
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Which of the following countries have mild winters in hot dry summers
Italy, Austria, Greece
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The formal name the United States of America denote which type of region
Political
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What is an example of the legislative branch in local government
City Council
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Which branch of government decides whether a law is or not constitutional
Judicial
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What US document states that the purpose of government include establishing justices and securing the blessings of Liberty
Constitution
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Which asked me to gave women right to vote
19th
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What is an example of the responsibility of citizens of the US
Staying informed with issues
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What would happen. For trade to be balanced
Imports and exports match
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A company decides to invest in the stock market rather than purchase new equipment what is this an a example of
Opportunity cost
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What is a positive trade balance
When a country’s exports exceed its imports
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What economy is where the consumers determine what will be produced,how much will be produced, and determines the price of the products
Free market
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Philosopher who advocated for workers rights and is associated with socialism and communism
Karl Marx
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Who impacted the Declaration of Independence
John Locke
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Founder of sons of liberty
Samuel Adam’s
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President Roosevelt gave this speech to Congress after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
Day of infamy
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``` The great pyramid Hanging gardens of Babylon Statue of Zeus Temple of Artemis Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Colossus of Rhodes And lighthouse of Alexandria are known as what ```
Seven ancient wonders of the world
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What was the main factor in the Spanish conquering the Incas and Aztecs
Disease
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The industrial revolution began in Europe through what
Textiles
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What was significant for being the first self governing document in the American colonies
The mayflower compact
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What is the imaginary line that runs through the North Pole and South Pole and indicates the change of the calendar day to the next
International date line
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Narrow strip of land that connects two large land areas otherwise separated by bodies of water
Isthmus
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Type of political system where rule is by a single leader who has not been elected but who took power through violence or force
Dictatorship
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Political system led by the representatives of the people. Each is chosen as a member of a political part and remains in power as long as their party does
Parliamentary
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Where the government is elected by the people. All the people who are eligible to vote have a chance to have their say shout who runs the country
Democracy
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A form of government where the rulers claim to be ruling based on religious beliefs and ideals. Leaders believe they are ruling by the word of god
Theocracy
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This form of government has a queen ir king who often has absolute power
Monarchy
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Form of government that consists of rule by an elite group who rules in its own interests especially when it comes to economy and lifestyle
Oligarchy
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Form off government where there is no government
Anarchy
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What type of economic system affords economic freedom,consumer choice, and economic growth
Capitalism
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Economic system where the means of production distribution and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole
Socialism was
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An economic system where no private property exists and there is a centralized production and distribution
Communism

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