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Unit 6 Benchmark Review
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How has technology impacted society?
Literacy rates have declined
Violence has increased
Information sharing is more widespread
Information is more remote and harder to access
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How can stem cell research affect organ transplant waiting list
organ donors will not be needed anymore
it would not affect the waiting list
decrease the waiting time as new organs can be grown
increase the waiting time
3
Why was Clinton impeached?
an an affair
helped Contras in Nicaragua
he lied under oath
wiretapped phones in the Watergate office complex
4
What was the outcome of the Camp David Accords?
removal of Israelis
removal of Palastinians
peace between Israel and Iraq
peace between Israel and Egypt
5
Why did the US get involved in the Persian Gulf War
protect oil interest
respond to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
remove Hussein from power
contain communism
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What did Israel agree to do in the Camp David Accords?
allow Palestinian refugees to return
withdraw from the Sinai Pennisula
recognize the PLO
withdraw from Palestine
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What was the main issue in the election 2000?
electoral college
recount of ballots
voter registration
campaign finance
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How did Clinton's impeachment impact the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches?
had no impact
proved the legislative branch was most powerful
proved the executive branch was most powerful
showed checks and balances in action
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What state really messed up the Election 2000?
Maryland
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
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What did the government's lack of response to the Hurricane Katrina show?
racial and economic disparities no longer exist in the US
rugged individualism still applies
systematic racial and economic disparities that exist in the US
government is directly involved in Americans' lives
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What was the impact of mass incarceration during the War on Drugs?
decreased demand for drugs
disruption of minority families and communities in urban areas
disruption of minority families and communities in rural areas
increase in treatment programs
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What was the goal of the meeting at Camp David with President Jimmy Carter
expanding US territories in the middle east
invasion of oil rich territories
easing of tension in the middle East
ending the Vietnam war
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How did the governments lack of response in Hurricane Katrina impact George W Bush?
his approval rating rose slightly
His approval rating decreased slightly
his approval rate rose significantly
His approval rating decreased significantly
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How did Oklahoma City bombing affect security at federal buildings?
security was decreased
there was no affect
nationwide security was increased
security was increased only in Oklahoma
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What lesson did fellow republicans learn when George H W Bush raised taxes after promising to not to
breaking tax promises results in election loss
breaking tax promises results in re-election
breaking tax promises results in an economic boost
breaking tax promises results in higher tariffs
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How does telemedicine impact healthcare?
increases access to healthcare to people in rural areas
in person doctor appointments are no longer needed
decreases people access to healthcare
all sicknesses have been eradicated
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How did Oklahoma City bombing affect civil liberties?
increased government survelliance of people
it did not affect it
security decreased
no one can enter a federal building
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Why have many factories relocated to poorer parts of the world?
The education system there is superior
The governments there charge less taxes
The weather is more beautiful there
It is cheaper to manufacture products there
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In the 2008 presidential election, the use of technology resulted in more participation from which age group?
30 to 4o years
18 to 30 years
40 to 50 years
50 and older age group
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Who was most impacted by the War on Drugs
racial minorities in urban areas
children in school
minorities in rural areas
middle class
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How have American manufacturers relocation to poorer countries impacting the US?
American tariffs decreased
Americans lost jobs
Americans found new opportunities in other countries
Product quality has decreased
22
What does the Department of Homeland Security focus on?
defends against domestic and international attacks
Oversees the banking industry
helps US economy
increases personal freedoms
23
How has cancer research impacted society's approach to healthcare
increased awareness of the impact of lifestyle factors
has made cancer obsolete
decreased the need for more research
decreased the need for cancer screening
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Why is there a digital divide?
lack of school resources
decrease in interest in technology
greater access to free technology
unequal access to technology and internet
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How does the digital divide impact rural areas?
unequal access results in less business and employment opportunities
it does not have an impact
unequal access results in greater economic opportunities
equal access provides them better access to information
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Oil was a significant factor in the US involvement in the Persian Gulf War but not the only factor
False
True
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What was the main goal of the War on Drugs?
to decrease the supply and demand for drugs
to provide better treatment programs
to increase drug education programs
to provide better prevention programs
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How has NAFTA increased trade between the US, Canada and Mexico?
Instituted new trade barriers forcing Americans to buy American products
Removed trade barriers between these countries
Forced Americans to buy products from Canada and Mexico
Created stronger tariffs between the countries
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How did the US Patriot Act affect society
provided financial relief to people
increased government survelliance
decreased government surveillance
it did not affect society
