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

much of the city is below sea level

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

He is the first African-American elected president.

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

impact elections by pulling votes away from the main party

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

requiring the govt. to pay market value to seize property

Many immigrants from La Amer. take the risk of entering the United States illegally in order to

seek out U.S. economic opportunities

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

protecting and improving the environment

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

A swiftly changing economy and major shift in foreign policy

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

Many people have incorporated aspects of American culture

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

Too many beneficiaries in the program

The impeachment of President Clinton likely resulted in ~

a decline of pubic trust in government

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

may result in violations of citizens' constitutional rights

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.

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

To improve economic conditions during a recession

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

Sam Walton and Bill Gates are examples of ~

small entrepreneurs who created large businesses

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

the global diffusion of American culture by entertainment

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

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