Greenpeace & the Sierra Club are social and political advocacy groups that favor legislation ~

protecting and improving the environment

Which geographic factor contributed most to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans

much of the city is below sea level

The USA PATRIOT Act, designed to help law enforcement intercept terrorists is opposed because?

may result in violations of citizens' constitutional rights

Which issue will likely cause a solvency problem for the Social Security program by 2036?

Too many beneficiaries in the program

What has been the most likely impact of American motion pictures on cultures around the world?

Many people have incorporated aspects of American culture

What was the intended purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2008?

To improve economic conditions during a recession

The impeachment of President Clinton likely resulted in ~

a decline of public trust in government

Why has the focus of U.S. foreign policy in the 21 Century shifted to combating terrorism?

Terrorist attacked sites in New York City & Washington, D.C.

How does the election of President Obama eliminate a racial barrier?

He is the first African-American elected president.

Why was the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court historic?

She is the first Hispanic to serve in this position

What is the best title for the above list?

American Culture Influences the World

How does the free enterprise system contribute to technological innovations?

Consumers demand new products that perform better

Many immigrants from Latin America risk entering the United States illegally in order to ~

seek out U.S. economic opportunities

Third-party candidates are sometimes considered spoilers in national elections because they ~

impact elections by pulling votes away from the main party

Which set of characteristics best reflects changes to American society since 1990?

A swiftly changing economy and major shift in foreign policy

This poster for an American movie playing in Poland is an example of ~

the global diffusion of American culture by entertainment

Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of ~

small entrepreneurs who created large businesses

Based on the Fifth Amendment, one way that property rights of individuals are protected is by ~

following legal procedures to seize an individual's property

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1
Greenpeace & the Sierra Club are social and political advocacy groups that favor legislation ~
decreasing the national debt
expanding the rights of gun owners
reducing the American military presence in foreign countries
protecting and improving the environment
2
Which geographic factor contributed most to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans
many of the levees were built too low
the city is on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico
much of the city is below sea level
the hurricane was stronger than expected
3
The USA PATRIOT Act, designed to help law enforcement intercept terrorists is opposed because?
took too much power away from t he executive branch
may result in violations of citizens' constitutional rights
was another example of abuses like the War Powers Act
did not include clear guidelines for law enforcement
4
In which year did the government of the Soviet Union collapse to end the Cold War?
2000
1991
1994
2001
5
Which issue will likely cause a solvency problem for the Social Security program by 2036?
Too many legislative actions taken
Too many beneficiaries in the program
Too many people paying into the program
Too many unemployed Americans needing benefits
6
What has been the most likely impact of American motion pictures on cultures around the world?
Many nations have embargoed American motion pictures
Many national govt. have invested in domestic films
Many people have incorporated aspects of American culture
Many cultures resent the wealth and lifestyle shown
7
What constitutional issue is raised by those who are concerned about the USA PATRIOT Act?
Freedom of religion
Right to privacy
Separation of powers
Popular sovereignity
8
What was the intended purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2008?
To limit foreign investment in the United States
To introduce better protections from terrorism
To encourage individual retirement savings
To improve economic conditions during a recession
9
The impeachment of President Clinton likely resulted in ~
a decline of public trust in government
his reelection loss
fewer divisions between political parties
an increase in the public's trust in government
10
Why has the focus of U.S. foreign policy in the 21 Century shifted to combating terrorism?
Terrorist attacked sites in New York City & Washington, D.C.
The Cold War ended.
Terrorist attacked a Marine base in Lebanon.
Stock piling nuclear weapons has been too costly to maintain
11
How does the election of President Obama eliminate a racial barrier?
He is the first African-American elected president.
He is the first Hawaiian native elected president.
He is the 1st president to not win the popular vote & win
He is the first Hispanic elected president.
12
Which business entrepreneur is described?
Lionel Sosa
Armando Montelongo
Alex Charfen
Andres Ruzo
13
Which of the following individuals' accomplishments are listed above?
Dolores Huerta
Michelle Obama
Hillary Clinton
Sandra Day O'Connor
14
Why was the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court historic?
She is the first Hispanic to serve in this position
She is the first non-judge to serve in this position.
She is the First woman to serve in this position.
She is the first Muslin to serve in this position.
15
What is the best title for the above list?
Places American Take Vacations
How American Ideas Change People
Influence of American Fast Food in the World
American Culture Influences the World
16
How does the free enterprise system contribute to technological innovations?
Consumers demand new products that perform better
Govt. economic planning determines the new technologies
Research at universities provides new ideas for new products
Lower taxes allow companies to use profits for research
17
Many immigrants from Latin America risk entering the United States illegally in order to ~
flee from religious persecution
seek out U.S. economic opportunities
gain U.S. legal protection
escape natural disasters
18
Third-party candidates are sometimes considered spoilers in national elections because they ~
do not have to spend $ to participate in national primaries
impact elections by pulling votes away from the main party
can win the popular vote without winning the electoral vote
generally finish in second place displacing a main party
19
Which set of characteristics best reflects changes to American society since 1990?
A rapid economic expansion & rising tensions with communists
A steady economic expansion & focus on domestic civil rights
An economic decline and a withdrawal from foreign affairs
A swiftly changing economy and major shift in foreign policy
20
What current field of innovation has increased productivity and improved the standard of living
Renewable energy
Robotic automation
Information technology
Aerospace engineering
21
This poster for an American movie playing in Poland is an example of ~
how American popular culture influences international youth
the global diffusion of American culture by entertainment
the influence of foreign media on American entertainment
how Western movies are unpopular in many part of Europe
22
Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of ~
pop culture icons who created new genres of art and music
elected leaders who introduced social reform legislation
small entrepreneurs who created large businesses
military commanders who resisted communist expansion
23
Based on the Fifth Amendment, one way that property rights of individuals are protected is by ~
limiting the seizure of property to during times of war
requiring the govt. to pay to seize property
following legal procedures to seize an individual's property
proving a crime before seizing an individual's property

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