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1
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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

A

A-same # of reps for each state

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2
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What is the responsibility of the judicial branch

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Interprets the laws

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3
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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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5
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What part of the government can remove a president?

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Senate

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6
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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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7
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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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8
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______ are appointed by the president

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Supreme Court justices

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9
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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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10
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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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11
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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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12
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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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14
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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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15
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What type of map would show land structure

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Topographic map

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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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19
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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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20
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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 _____

A

Import more, export less

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21
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A decrease in the price goods and services over time

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Deflation

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22
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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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23
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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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24
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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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25
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A prolonged period of high inflation high unemployment and increased public fear

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Depression

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26
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The economic philosophy that the government should not interfere with markets

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Laissez-faire

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27
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How did the U.S government ensure resources were available during wwII

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Centralized control

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28
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Why would the federal reserve increase interest rate

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To mitigate a rapid expansion of the economy

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29
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What anti slavery activist wrote uncle toms cabin?

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Harriet Beecher Stowe

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30
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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

A

John Locke

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31
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Which colony was settled by the pilgrims seeking religious freedom and a better way of life

A

Plymouth

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32
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What best describes the French quarter of New Orleans

A

Cultural diffusion

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33
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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?

A

The U.S government seized the land when gold was found there

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34
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What was the major factor that enables the Europeans to conquer millions of native Americans

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Europeans brought diseases with them to the New World which weekend the Native Americans

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35
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The US was engaged in the cold war with which of the following countries

A

The Soviet union

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36
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Who designed and carried out the Boston tea party

A

Samuel Adams

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37
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Who wrote the Federalist papers

A

Alexander Hamilton ,James Madison and John Jay

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38
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Which country was not part of the axis powers during World War II

A

France

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39
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What ancient civilization is responsible for cuneiform writing

A

Mesopotamia

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40
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What map shows state boundaries and cities

A

Political map

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41
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What type of location uses minutes and seconds of longitudinal and latitudinal lines

A

Absolute location

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42
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Approximately how far apart are degrees of latitude

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69 to 70 miles

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43
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What map feature shows a real object with accurate sizes reduced or enlarged by a certain amount

A

Scale

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44
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The _____ is a line that runs between Russia and Alaska and goes around political boundaries in the Pacific Ocean

A

International dateline

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45
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Which Florida region was drained to create farmland for early settlers

A

The Everglades

46
Q

Where are longitudinal lines farthest apart

A

The equator

47
Q

In the US which of the following are appointed by the president

A

The supreme court justices

48
Q

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution

A

Bill of rights

49
Q

Who represents the state prosecution and criminal cases

A

District attorney

50
Q

Which article of the US Constitution establishes the electoral college

A

Article II

51
Q

Who conducts impeachment trials in the US

A

The Senate

52
Q

What type of economy best describes the US and China

A

Mixed economy

53
Q

In Iran the government rules based on the Islamic doctrine which type of government is this called

A

Theocracy

54
Q

In a market economy competition does which of the following

A

Drives prices down

55
Q

Which describes the Florida law that allows Lynn honors to be compensated if the state takes her land for public use

A

Eminent domain

56
Q

Which of the following to state governments have the authority to do

A

Regulate trade

57
Q

What is not an important characteristic of currency

A

Irregularity

58
Q

What is a Psychological influence on consumer behavior

A

Perception

59
Q

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

A

$605

60
Q

What is the most liquid account

A

Savings account

61
Q

The idea that it was the fate of Americans to explore and develop the entire country from the Atlantic to the Pacific

A

Manifest destiny

62
Q

The first European country to come to the US and colonize Florida was

A

Spain

63
Q

Which of the following documents was heavily influenced by philosopher John Locke

A

US Constitution

64
Q

What was a common problem for slave owners in the Caribbean slave trade

A

Slave rebellion

65
Q

What invention change the cultural and social landscape of the United States after World War II

A

Television

66
Q

If a map is showing population density what type of map is it

A

Special purpose map

67
Q

What river the DeSoto discover while exploring the American south east

A

Mississippi river

68
Q

How do you find out population density

A

Population
Population density =. ————————
Square miles

69
Q

What Native American tribe had settlements in Florida

A

Calusa

70
Q

Which following countries is located in central America

A

El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Panama

71
Q

What is a series of locks canals and channels that connects shipping transportation from the Atlantic Ocean to the great lakes

A

The St. Lawrence seaway

72
Q

What does the US Constitution mandate of state governments

A

Maintain a republican form of government

73
Q

What is not heard in federal court

A

Cases of crimes against state laws

74
Q

A _____ is when the ruling parties are part of the elite class

A

Oligarchy

75
Q

What is the market segmentation focus on personal beliefs, attitude, and Psychological influences

A

Psychographic

76
Q

What is a criticism a socialist economic systems

A

Centralize control of manufacturing create economic shortages

77
Q

Which state was purchased from Spain

A

Florida

78
Q

What was the outcome during the Persian Gulf War

A

Global governing to identify, understand, or address worldwide problems

79
Q

What was the landmark a legislation that band employment discrimination, prohibited segregation, and outlaw all unequal application of voting requirements

A

Civil rights act of 1964

80
Q

First colony founded in the United States

A

Jamestown

81
Q

Which of the following countries have mild winters in hot dry summers

A

Italy, Austria, Greece

82
Q

The formal name the United States of America denote which type of region

A

Political

83
Q

What is an example of the legislative branch in local government

A

City Council

84
Q

Which branch of government decides whether a law is or not constitutional

A

Judicial

85
Q

What US document states that the purpose of government include establishing justices and securing the blessings of Liberty

A

Constitution

86
Q

Which asked me to gave women right to vote

A

19th

87
Q

What is an example of the responsibility of citizens of the US

A

Staying informed with issues

88
Q

What would happen. For trade to be balanced

A

Imports and exports match

89
Q

A company decides to invest in the stock market rather than purchase new equipment what is this an a example of

A

Opportunity cost

90
Q

What is a positive trade balance

A

When a country’s exports exceed its imports

91
Q

What economy is where the consumers determine what will be produced,how much will be produced, and determines the price of the products

A

Free market

92
Q

Philosopher who advocated for workers rights and is associated with socialism and communism

A

Karl Marx

93
Q

Who impacted the Declaration of Independence

A

John Locke

94
Q

Founder of sons of liberty

A

Samuel Adam’s

95
Q

President Roosevelt gave this speech to Congress after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor

A

Day of infamy

96
Q 
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
A

Seven ancient wonders of the world

97
Q

What was the main factor in the Spanish conquering the Incas and Aztecs

A

Disease

98
Q

The industrial revolution began in Europe through what

A

Textiles

99
Q

What was significant for being the first self governing document in the American colonies

A

The mayflower compact

100
Q

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

A

International date line

101
Q

Narrow strip of land that connects two large land areas otherwise separated by bodies of water

A

Isthmus

102
Q

Type of political system where rule is by a single leader who has not been elected but who took power through violence or force

A

Dictatorship

103
Q

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

A

Parliamentary

104
Q

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

A

Democracy

105
Q

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

A

Theocracy

106
Q

This form of government has a queen ir king who often has absolute power

A

Monarchy

107
Q

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

A

Oligarchy

108
Q

Form off government where there is no government

A

Anarchy

109
Q

What type of economic system affords economic freedom,consumer choice, and economic growth

A

Capitalism

110
Q

Economic system where the means of production distribution and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole

A

Socialism was

111
Q

An economic system where no private property exists and there is a centralized production and distribution

A

Communism

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