Which U.S. policy would Palestinian supporters of the Palestinian Liberation Organization have most likely preferred?
© continued U.S. support for Israel
O support for a peace treaty between Ismel, Egypt, and Palestine O military aid to Yasir Arafat for the fight against Israel
O support for the overthrow of Yasir Arafat in favor of a democratic government
Support for a peace treaty between Israel, Egypt, and Palestine.
Only two camps exist. There can be no middle ground in an apocalyptic (violent and finall showdown between Islam and the forces of evil," defined not merely as
"the West" but also Muslims that do not share al-Qaida's vision of *true Islam!"
Violence by Muslims in the defense of Islam is the only solution. Peaceful existence with the West is a dangerous illusion.
Muslim governments that cooperate with the West and that have not imposed
Sharia law are religiously unacceptable and must be violently overthrow.
- U.S. Department of State. "The Spread of a Poisonous Worldview: Elements of Al-Qa-ida's Ideology"
Use the guote to answer the question.
18. Which of the following groups best fits this description of terrorist enemies provided by the
U.S. State Department?
O internal jihadists
O external jihadists
Othe Northern Alliance
O political isolationists
External jihadists.
the text. you read this about U.S, policy in the Middle East:
The United States had strong ties to North Africa and Southwest Asia. This region lies where the continents of Africa. Asia, and Europe meet. It is a region inhabited by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. As in past years. old conflicts in this region continued after 2000, and new conflicts emerged. The United States was a close ally of Israel, a mainly Jewish nation. At the same time, the U.S. economy relied on the oil production of Muslim nations, such as Saudi Arabia. The United States tried to resolve conflicts in this region. It remained committed to supporting democracy, its allies, and its own national interests.
Use the passage to ariswer the guestion.
19. Based on information in the passage, what generalization about U.S. policy in the region described is best supported?
O The United States has often intervened in Middle Eastern religious conflicts.
O U.S. leaders naust carefully balance competing goals
O U.S. energy needs mostly shape foreign policy in the Middle East.
© The United States has repeatedly changed its approach to the region.
U.S. leaders must carefully balance competing goals.
How were U.S. interventions in Somalia and Northern Ireland most similar? (1 potr)
OU.S, troops fought alongside U.N, forces in both places.
O U.S, policy worked to end conflicts between local groups in both places.
O U.S. efforts successfully ended civil rights and ethnic conflicts in both places,
U.S. policy worked to end conflicts between local groups in both places.
What term would best describe the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians? (1 point)
O friendly
O prosperous
O hostile © distant
Hostile.
When the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates following the 2001 recession, what did more people start to do?
buy homes
O default on loans
O invest in dot-coms
O sell stock shares
(1 poin
23. Which of the following best summarizes the impact of the 2007 recession in the United States?
© It was a fairly shout recession and its effects were felt only by the very poor.
O The recovery was long and difficult, with high unemployment.
• It affected older, experienced workers more severely than young workers.
© The recession caused state and local goveruments to hire more people.
( poin
24. How did Congressional political gridlock: during President Obama's administration affect
(I poin
government?
O It gave lobbyists and interest groups increased influence to swing votes,
• It prevented budget deficits, since no new spending could be implemented.
© It forced the government to cut spending, since Congress would not approve any new spending.
O It made passing laws extremely difficult by discouraging compromise.
25. Which of the following is a positive effect of biotechnology on agriculture? (I point)
O It helps create more etficient barvest machinery.
O It helps produce hardier plants.
O It results in agriculture that requires more farm labor, increasing employment.
O It allows computerized planting and harvesting of crops.
Buy homes.
The recovery was long and difficult, with high unemployment.
It made passing laws extremely difficult by discouraging compromise.
It helps produce hardier plants.
In the text, you read this about globalization and international public bealth.
Globalization incrensed the impact and reach of illnesses and infectious diseases. The frequency of travel intensified the rate at which diseases could be transmitted throughout the world. This increased rate of transmission led to increased concern about health security.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) worked with governments around the world to address this concern. The CDC helped other countries learn how to detect and prevent the spread of potential disense epidemics.
Use the passage to swer the question.
27. Which conclusion can be drawn from the text? (1 point)
© Travel reduces the risk of disease transmission.
The movement of people is a major concern in the control of infectious disease.
O Biotechnology can eliminate the risk of epidemics.
O Healthcare professionals are against globalization.
The movement of people is a major concern in the control of infectious disease.
It is reasonable to construe what Congress has done as increasing taxes on those who have a certain amount of income, but choose to go without health insurance.
Such legislation is within Congress's power to tax. . . The Framers created a Federal Goverment of limited powers, and assigned to this Court the duty of enforcing those limits. The Court does so today. But the Court does not express any opinion on the wisdom of the Affordable Care Act. Under the Constitution, that judgment is reserved to the people."
-Chief Justice John Roberts, opinion of the court, National Federation of Independent Businesses et al, » Sebelius et al, (2012)
Use the quote to answer the question.
28. Based on this decision from the Supreme Court, who decides if the Affordable Care Act is a good law?
© the Framers of the Constitution
O the American people
O the Supreme Court
O the Congress
The American people.
How was the reaction to the wave of immigrants coming to America in the 2000s similar to the (1 point) reaction to immigration in the 1920s?
O Immigrants were welcomed for their labor and contributions to tax revenues and the economy.
O There was pressure on immigrants to become American citizens to prove their loyalty.
O In both eras, the American people feared the unknown of what it would be to have immigrants coming
to America,
O In the 2000s and the 1920s, the American people feared that Latin American countries would invade the
United States.
In both eras, the American people feared the unknown of what it would be to have immigrants coming to America.
The following excerpt is from a Supreme Court decision:
This requires the Court to hold, as it now does, that DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act] is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the liberty of the person protected by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. The liberty protected by the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause contains within it the prohibition against deuying to any person equal protection of the laws... DOMA singles out a class of persons deemed by a State entitled to recognition and protection to enhance their own liberty. It imposes a disability on the class by refusing to acknowledge a status the state finds dignified and proper.
-United States v. Windsor 2013
Use the passage to answer the question.
31. Based on this decision, what is the federal government required to do? (1 point)
O provide equal pay for equal work
O recognize same-sex marriage
O enforce affirmative action programs
O provide health insurance to all
Recognize same-sex marriage.
How was the conflict in Afghanistan different from other conflicts in the region for the United
(4 points)
States?
The conflict in Afghanistan was different from other conflicts in the region for the United States in several ways:
1. The United States invaded Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to eliminate the Taliban regime that was harboring al-Qaeda terrorists, who were responsible for the attacks.
2. Unlike other conflicts in the region, such as the Arab-Israeli conflict, which were primarily driven by disputes over land and resources, the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan was driven by concerns over terrorism and national security.
3. The United States collaborated with a coalition of international partners, including NATO, in carrying out military operations in Afghanistan, making it a truly global conflict.
4. The conflict in Afghanistan turned out to be a long and protracted war, with the United States still maintaining a military presence in the country 20 years later, highlighting the difficulty of military interventions in the region.
Question 23 of 32
Which of the following best summarizes the impact of the 2007 recession in the United States?
A. It was a fairly short recession and its effects were felt only by the very poor.
B. The recovery was long and difficult, with high unemployment.
C. It affected older, experienced workers more severely than young workers.
D. The recession caused state and local governments to hire more people.
The best answer is: The recovery was long and difficult, with high unemployment.
How did Congressional political gridlock during President Obama's administration affect government?
A. It gave lobbyists and interest groups increased influence to swing votes.
B. It prevented budget deficits, since no new spending could be implemented.
C. It forced the government to cut spending, since Congress would not approve any new spending.
D. It made passing laws extremely difficult by discouraging compromise.
It made passing laws extremely difficult by discouraging compromise.
Which of the following is a positive effect of biotechnology on agriculture?
A. It helps create more efficient harvest machinery.
B. It helps produce hardier plants.
C. It results in agriculture that requires more farm labor, increasing employment.
D. It allows computerized planting and harvesting of crops.
It helps produce hardier plants.
An electric car is shown plugged in at a charging station.
Use the image to answer the question.
What expected benefit might the object in the picture have?
A. reduce greenhouse gas emissions
B. encourage public transportation
C. finance highway repairs
D. provide inexpensive biofuel
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
"[I]t is reasonable to construe what Congress has done as increasing taxes on those who have a certain amount of income, but choose to go without health insurance. Such legislation is within Congress’s power to tax. . . . The Framers created a Federal Government of limited powers, and assigned to this Court the duty of enforcing those limits. The Court does so today. But the Court does not express any opinion on the wisdom of the Affordable Care Act. Under the Constitution, that judgment is reserved to the people."
----Chief Justice John Roberts, opinion of the court, National Federation of Independent Businesses et al. v. Sebelius et al. (2012)
Use the quote to answer the question.
Based on this decision from the Supreme Court, who decides if the Affordable Care Act is a good law?
A. the Framers of the Constitution
B. the American people
C. the Supreme Court
D. the Congress
The American people.
How was the reaction to the wave of immigrants coming to America in the 2000s similar to the reaction to immigration in the 1920s?
A. Immigrants were welcomed for their labor and contributions to tax revenues and the economy.
B. There was pressure on immigrants to become American citizens to prove their loyalty.
C. In both eras, the American people feared the unknown of what it would be to have immigrants coming to America.
D. In the 2000s and the 1920s, the American people feared that Latin American countries would invade the United States.
In both eras, the American people feared the unknown of what it would be to have immigrants coming to America.
Question 30 of 32
2006 Congressional Mid-Term Election
Seats Gained/Lost
Republicans Democrats
Senate lost 6 gained 7
House of Representatives lost 27 gained 32
Use the chart to answer the question.
Which of the following events most likely affected the election results shown in the table?
A. the government’s response to the September 11 terrorist attacks
B. economic performance after the 2001 recession
C. the prosperity that came with the dot-com boom
D. the federal response to Hurricane Katrina
The federal response to Hurricane Katrina.
2006 Congressional Mid-Term Election
Seats Gained/Lost
Republicans Democrats
Senate lost 6 gained 7
House of Representatives lost 27 gained 32
Use the chart to answer the question.
Which of the following events most likely affected the election results shown in the table?
A. the government’s response to the September 11 terrorist attacks
B. economic performance after the 2001 recession
C. the prosperity that came with the dot-com boom
None of these events is likely to have affected the election results shown in the table. The most likely event that affected the election results was the federal response to Hurricane Katrina.
The following excerpt is from a Supreme Court decision:
This requires the Court to hold, as it now does, that DOMA [the Defense of Marriage Act] is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the liberty of the person protected by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. The liberty protected by the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause contains within it the prohibition against denying to any person equal protection of the laws….DOMA singles out a class of persons deemed by a State entitled to recognition and protection to enhance their own liberty. It imposes a disability on the class by refusing to acknowledge a status the state finds dignified and proper.
—United States v. Windsor, 2013
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on this decision, what is the federal government required to do?
A. provide equal pay for equal work
B. recognize same-sex marriage
C. enforce affirmative action programs
D. provide health insurance to all
Recognize same-sex marriage.
How was the conflict in Afghanistan different from other conflicts in the region for the United States?
The conflict in Afghanistan was different from other conflicts in the region for the United States due to the following reasons:
1. The U.S. invaded Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to eliminate the Taliban regime that was harboring al-Qaeda terrorists, who were responsible for the attacks.
2. Unlike other conflicts in the region, such as the Arab-Israeli conflict, which were primarily driven by disputes over land and resources, the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan was driven by concerns over terrorism and national security.
3. The U.S. collaborated with a coalition of international partners, including NATO, in carrying out military operations in Afghanistan, making it a truly global conflict.
4. The conflict in Afghanistan turned out to be a long and protracted war, with the U.S. still maintaining a military presence in the country 20 years later, highlighting the difficulty of military interventions in the region.