Which of the following best shows the impact of biotechnology?
A. reducing the spread of disease
B. mapping the human genome
C. developing social network websites
D. developing clean energy sources
B. mapping the human genome
Which statement best explains the reasoning behind the 2003 Supreme Court decision that allowed a university to consider an applicant’s race?
A. The demographics of the United States education system are rapidly changing.
B. The increasing diversity of the U.S. population should be reflected on college campuses.
C. Globalization calls for educated leaders from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.
D. Immigrants have a right to the same educational opportunities as natural born citizens.
B. The increasing diversity of the U.S. population should be reflected on college campuses.
Which of these positions swayed many voters to support Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign?
A. his calls for change and his promise to end the war in Iraq
B. his experience in solving problems in the economy
C. his support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
D. his tough stance on illegal immigration