Unit 7

Question 1

Nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons that can kill tens of thousands of people all at once

Accepted Answer

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Question 2

NAFTA removed trade restrictions between the US, Canada and_____________.

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 3

Isolationism- the view that US should withdraw from foreign affairs/wars & limit foreign aid

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The UN is an international organization of 184 countries that promote monetary cooperation.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

There are ________ Federal Reserve Banks

Accepted Answer

12

Question 6

The measure of activity of a nation that includes periods of economic growth and decline is a

Accepted Answer

Business Cycle

Question 7

Title IX helps prevent the discrimination based on

Accepted Answer

gender

Question 8

Medicare is

Accepted Answer

for people 65 and older and some disables people under 65

Question 9

Price stability is the absence of inflation or deflation.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

If money to too worn to circulate, it is__________________.

Accepted Answer

shredded

Question 11

Goals of the US are good schools, national defense, environment, space exploration and

Accepted Answer

medical care

Question 12

The unemployment rate is people who do not have a job and

Accepted Answer

are looking for one

Question 13

What Supreme Court case established judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Question 14

The Census or counting of individuals in the US happens every ______ years

Accepted Answer

10

Question 15

The Fed looks that the GDP, _______ and unemployment rate to know when to adjust the economy.

Accepted Answer

CPI

Question 16

Developing Nations are nations with numerous industries and advanced technology

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

NATO- agreement with N America & European countries that says war against one is a war with all

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

An international organization committee to assist underdeveloped countries combat health issues

Accepted Answer

WHO

Question 19

A plaintiff & defendant use lawyers to reach a agreement out of court to avoid a civil trial.

Accepted Answer

Mediation

Question 20

Affirmative Actions helps prevent discrimination against

Accepted Answer

minorities

Question 21

When is bail money returned?

Accepted Answer

When the defendant shows for trial

Question 22

An order for a person to appear and to produce documents or other requested information.

Accepted Answer

Subpoena

Question 23

This is the Maryland policy to address urban sprawl, urban decay and environmental concerns

Accepted Answer

Smart Growth

Question 24

The Federal Reserve controls the money in the economy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

The percentage of their money that member banks must keep available in a Federal Reserve Bank.

Accepted Answer

Reserve Requirement

Question 26

The International Red Cross provides

Accepted Answer

assistance to the world in times of need

Question 27

An agreement prohibiting trade is a Tariff.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

A person who sues the defendant in a civil case

Accepted Answer

Plaintiff

Question 29

Money is marked by a

Accepted Answer

serial number

Question 30

Social Security is an example of an entitlement

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

Due process- the government doesn't have to follow proper constitutional procedures in trial.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

A Grand Jury decides if there is enough evidence to accuse someone of a crime

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

A rule that guides a decision is called a

Accepted Answer

policy

Question 34

NATO was created after WWI

Accepted Answer

False

Question 35

OPEC are a group of countries that produce oil and work together to determine prices

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

This promises war veterans free education in exchange for their service to the country.

Accepted Answer

GI Bill

Question 37

Interventionism means to

Accepted Answer

get involved in foreign affairs

Question 38

A court order requiring explanation to a judge why a prisoner is being held in custody

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus

Question 39

The measure taken to limit the weapons systems or armed forces is called Arms Control

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

Terrorism is the use of violence by groups against organizations to achieve a political goal

Accepted Answer

False

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