Use the chemical reaction to answer the question.
CaCO3→CO2+CaO
A scientist heats 30 grams of calcium carbonate (CaCO3
) in the chemical reaction shown. What is the total mass of the products?
(1 point)
Responses
15 grams
15 grams
10 grams
10 grams
60 grams
60 grams
30 grams
The total mass of the products in the given chemical reaction is 60 grams.
Use the chemical reaction to answer the question.
4Fe+3O2→2Fe2O3
What happens to atoms of Fe and O2 during the reaction?
(1 point)
Responses
They maintain their properties.
They maintain their properties.
They are rearranged.
They are rearranged.
They are lost.
They are lost.
They gain mass.
Atoms of Fe and O2 are rearranged during the reaction.
Which is most likely to occur during a chemical reaction?(1 point)
Responses
New atoms are created.
New atoms are created.
Atoms of the original substance are lost.
Atoms of the original substance are lost.
Mass is conserved.
Mass is conserved.
The original substance maintains its properties.
Mass is conserved during a chemical reaction.
Use the chemical reaction to answer the question.
NaHCO3+HC2H3O2→NaC2H3O2+H2O+CO2
A student mixes baking soda (NaHCO3
) and acetic acid (HC2H3O2
) to produce a chemical reaction shown. Which statement about the reaction is correct?
(1 point)
Responses
The atoms of the reactants are regrouped during the reaction.
The atoms of the reactants are regrouped during the reaction.
There are more H atoms after the reaction.
There are more H atoms after the reaction.
Some atoms gain mass after the reaction.
Some atoms gain mass after the reaction.
Atoms of Na are destroyed during the reaction.
The statement "The atoms of the reactants are regrouped during the reaction" is correct.
Use the chemical reaction to answer the question.
2H2+O2→2H2O
There are four atoms of hydrogen (H
) before the reaction. How many atoms of hydrogen are present after the reaction?
(1 point)
Responses
4
4
2
2
5
5
8
There are four atoms of hydrogen (H) present after the reaction.
Question
Which activity is part of civic, rather than private, life?
(1 point)
Responses
enjoying a dog park
enjoying a dog park
taking a college course
taking a college course
volunteering at a shelter
volunteering at a shelter
spending time with friends
Volunteering at a shelter is part of civic life rather than private life.
Which of the following is true of a parliamentary system of government but not of a presidential system?
(1 point)
Responses
The government is not regulated by a constitution.
The government is not regulated by a constitution.
The judicial branch is part of an unelected senate.
The judicial branch is part of an unelected senate.
The legislative assembly is determined by a national election.
The legislative assembly is determined by a national election.
The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly.
The head of the government is chosen by the legislative assembly is true of a parliamentary system of government but not of a presidential system.
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Question
Which of the following were goals of the civil rights movement? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
establishing full voting rights for women
establishing full voting rights for women
establishing full voting rights for African Americans
establishing full voting rights for African Americans
banning sexist business practices
banning sexist business practices
banning racist business practices
banning racist business practices
increasing land ownership rights for women
increasing land ownership rights for women
increasing land ownership rights for African Americans
The correct responses are:
- Establishing full voting rights for African Americans.
- Banning racist business practices.
The United States Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona held that criminal confessions cannot be used in a court case unless the suspect was fully informed of his or her rights, in order to uphold the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What was a long-term effect of this decision?
(1 point)
Responses
Police in Arizona were forced to release suspects upon arrest.
Police in Arizona were forced to release suspects upon arrest.
Police nationwide were trained to read suspects their rights upon arrest.
Police nationwide were trained to read suspects their rights upon arrest.
Police in Arizona relied more on evidence than on confessions.
Police in Arizona relied more on evidence than on confessions.
Police nationwide relied more on evidence than on confessions.
The long-term effect of the Miranda v. Arizona decision was that police nationwide were trained to read suspects their rights upon arrest.
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A hierarchy chart represents the federal government.A diagram shows the federal government represented by rectangles. The Constitution is at the top with arrows showing its power over all the branches of government. Below the Constitution are the Senate, House of Representatives, president, and Supreme Court. The president box has arrows showing the president’s power over six blank boxes representing government agencies.
Question
Use the graphic to answer the question.
Which is the purpose of the agencies represented by the blank boxes?
(1 point)
Responses
applying laws and regulations
applying laws and regulations
protecting the rights of citizens
protecting the rights of citizens
managing state and municipal governments
managing state and municipal governments
prosecuting and judging criminal court cases
The purpose of the agencies represented by the blank boxes is to apply laws and regulations.
Which government leader is most likely to change the policies of a public school?
(1 point)
Responses
mayor
mayor
president
president
state representative
state representative
Supreme Court justice
The government leader most likely to change the policies of a public school is the state representative.
The Electoral College determines the president and vice president. Each state is given two votes in the college, as well as extra seats based on the state’s population. What is the purpose of the distribution of seats?
(1 point)
Responses
to ensure that the best candidate is elected president
to ensure that the best candidate is elected president
to ensure that the president is supported by most citizens
to ensure that the president is supported by most citizens
to ensure the president represents small and large states proportionally
to ensure the president represents small and large states proportionally
to ensure that the president is chosen by Congress and not popular vote
The purpose of the distribution of seats in the Electoral College is to ensure that the president represents small and large states proportionally.
Why do United States citizens have civic responsibilities?
(1 point)
Responses
In a republic, the president can order any citizen to help.
In a republic, the president can order any citizen to help.
In a democracy, every citizen must earn their civil rights.
In a democracy, every citizen must earn their civil rights.
In a democracy, the country is run by all citizens working together.
In a democracy, the country is run by all citizens working together.
In a republic, the government needs help to understand citizens’ concerns.
The correct statement is: "In a democracy, the country is run by all citizens working together."
Which of the following traits make a person a good voter? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
interested in news
interested in news
is a member of a political party
is a member of a political party
owns property or a business
owns property or a business
pays federal taxes
pays federal taxes
serves as a volunteer or in the armed forces
serves as a volunteer or in the armed forces
understands government
The traits that make a person a good voter are:
- Interested in news
- Understands government
Why is it important that news organizations stay independent of the government or of any political party?
(1 point)
Responses
News organizations have a duty to represent the least privileged people in society.
News organizations have a duty to represent the least privileged people in society.
News organizations are private businesses and are best run by individuals or corporations.
News organizations are private businesses and are best run by individuals or corporations.
News organizations must be able to fairly moderate debates between candidates in election season.
News organizations must be able to fairly moderate debates between candidates in election season.
News organizations should be free to inform voters about both the good and bad decisions of the government.
The correct statement is: "News organizations should be free to inform voters about both the good and bad decisions of the government."
Question
Which statement best describes nations?
(1 point)
Responses
Nations must follow the laws set by the United Nations.
Nations must follow the laws set by the United Nations.
Nations have less political power than do regional organizations.
Nations have less political power than do regional organizations.
Nations interact almost exclusively with other nations in their region.
Nations interact almost exclusively with other nations in their region.
Nations have political power over a defined geographic territory.
The correct statement is: "Nations have political power over a defined geographic territory."
If you choose to become a diplomat after college, which of the following will be your primary job?
(1 point)
Responses
organizing military operations involving two or more countries
organizing military operations involving two or more countries
promoting a friendly and open relationship with another government
promoting a friendly and open relationship with another government
determining whether another government is a threat to world peace
determining whether another government is a threat to world peace
developing policies on election processes in other countries
If you choose to become a diplomat after college, your primary job will be promoting a friendly and open relationship with another government.
Which of the following is the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
(1 point)
Responses
economic aid
economic aid
open borders
open borders
sea patrolling
sea patrolling
common defense
The purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is common defense.
What is the primary way that the United States’ ideals spread through the world?
(1 point)
Responses
Many people live in areas controlled by the American military and try to assimilate.
Many people live in areas controlled by the American military and try to assimilate.
Other nations observe the success of American democracy and institute a similar one.
Other nations observe the success of American democracy and institute a similar one.
All international organizations promote American culture and values in their member states.
All international organizations promote American culture and values in their member states.
Many people from the United States immigrate to other countries and teach others their culture and ideals.
The primary way that the United States' ideals spread through the world is by other nations observing the success of American democracy and instituting a similar one.
Which activity is part of both private and civic life?
(1 point)
Responses
learning about politics
learning about politics
voting for a candidate
voting for a candidate
going to sports games
going to sports games
working at a bookshop
The activity that is part of both private and civic life is learning about politics.
Elections limit the power of which type(s) of government(s)? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy - only 2 answers are allowed
constitutional republic
constitutional republic - only 2 answers are allowed
dictatorship
dictatorship - only 2 answers are allowed
oligarchy
oligarchy - only 2 answers are allowed
totalitarian
The correct responses are:
- Constitutional republic
- Dictatorship
How did the Democratic Party’s support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 lead to a change in its membership?
(1 point)
Responses
It led to the withdrawal of many rural farmers.
It led to the withdrawal of many rural farmers.
It led to the withdrawal of many urban workers.
It led to the withdrawal of many urban workers.
It led to the withdrawal of many members in the North.
It led to the withdrawal of many members in the North.
It led to the withdrawal of many members in the South.
The support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by the Democratic Party led to the withdrawal of many members in the South.
Which type of government is limited in power?
(1 point)
Responses
oligarchy
oligarchy
dictatorship
dictatorship
totalitarian
totalitarian
constitutional monarchy
A constitutional monarchy is a type of government that is limited in power.
A piece of coastal land, and the surrounding fishing areas, has been occupied by a fishing society for centuries. This society does not have a government, or acknowledge that any larger government rules over them.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Do political scientists consider the society described here to be a country?
(1 point)
Responses
yes, because it includes a defined piece of land
yes, because it includes a defined piece of land
no, because it does not have an organized government
no, because it does not have an organized government
no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land
no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land
yes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the area
No, political scientists do not consider the society described here to be a country because it does not have an organized government.
Why did the Founding Fathers choose to adopt a Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
to give states rights within the nation
to give states rights within the nation
to give individuals rights within their states
to give individuals rights within their states
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to outline the powers of a new federal government
to limit the powers of the existing federal government
The Founding Fathers chose to adopt a Constitution to outline the powers of a new federal government.
How is a unitary system of government different from a federal system?
(1 point)
Responses
In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, all powers are held by one government.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a unitary system, most powers are reserved to provincial governments.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, there are no checks and balances between branches of government.
In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
In a federal system, the head of the executive branch and the legislative branch are the same person.
In a unitary system of government, all powers are held by one government.
How is the U.S. constitutional government designed? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
The judicial system is controlled by the legislature.
The judicial system is controlled by the legislature. - only 2 answers are allowed
The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
The three branches of government can check and balance each other. - only 2 answers are allowed
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states. - only 2 answers are allowed
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government.
Each citizen is given equal representation in each branch of government. - only 2 answers are allowed
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens.
State governments, not the federal government, determine the rights of citizens. - only 2 answers are allowed
The federal government needs the approval of states in order to join international organizations.
The federal government needs the approval of states in order to join international organizations. - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.
The correct responses are:
- The three branches of government can check and balance each other.
- Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.
What value in American identity is most fundamental to the U.S. political system?
(1 point)
Responses
individual rights
individual rights
social conformity
social conformity
national security
national security
freedom from rule
The value in American identity that is most fundamental to the U.S. political system is individual rights.
Why was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 necessary? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
Each citizen must be ruled by the same laws.
Each citizen must be ruled by the same laws.
Each citizen must be able to participate in government.
Each citizen must be able to participate in government.
Each citizen must have the protections of the Bill of Rights.
Each citizen must have the protections of the Bill of Rights.
Each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections.
Each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections.
Each citizen must complete a test or pay a tax to be registered to vote.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was necessary for the following reasons:
- Each citizen must be able to participate in government.
- Each citizen must have equal voting power in federal elections.
Which condition enabled the virtual enslavement of Asian Americans in the late 19th century?
(1 point)
Responses
segregation under the separate but equal doctrine
segregation under the separate but equal doctrine
inability to apply the 13th Amendment in certain states
inability to apply the 13th Amendment in certain states
distinctions between the rights of citizens and non-citizens
distinctions between the rights of citizens and non-citizens
refusal of the government to protect Asian Americans from their employers
The condition that enabled the virtual enslavement of Asian Americans in the late 19th century was the refusal of the government to protect Asian Americans from their employers.
Question
Which of the following groups is an example of the basic unit you selected in the previous question?
(1 point)
Responses
people who share a common language
people who share a common language
people who choose to live near each other
people who choose to live near each other
people who share the same political values
people who share the same political values
people who live together under a sovereign government
The group that is an example of the basic unit selected in the previous question is people who live together under a sovereign government.
What is the basic independent unit of world politics?
(1 point)
Responses
city
city
province
province
nation
nation
organization
The basic independent unit of world politics is a nation.
Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs?
(1 point)
Responses
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It ensures that everyone follows treaties.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It maintains trade relations and keeps trade negotiations open.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It mediates conflicts and supports humanitarian projects.
It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.
It provides a common defense against large aggressive nations.