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According to most economists and economic data, the income gap between the rich and the poor in the United States has grown since the 1970s. This means that a smaller percentage of Americans control a larger percentage of wealth. Which of these is a contributing factor that explains this trend? a. a steady increase in union membership b. a decrease in healthcare costs for most citizens c. a decrease in the price of food and gas d. rapidly advancing technology in the workplace
What is d. rapidly advancing technology in the workplace
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There are numerous domestic policy issues facing the United States today. Which environmental issue has become increasingly alarming in recent years as more carbon dioxide emissions are released into the air? a. acid rain b. waste disposal c. smog d. global warming
What is d. global warming
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The mid-1980s saw a rise in the use of personal computers by both individuals and businesses. This trend was furthered by the 1985 introduction of which of the following? a. Apple Computer, Inc b. Microsoft Windows c. electronic mail d. the World Wide Web
What is b. Microsoft Windows
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Waves of new immigrants have come to the United States in record numbers since the 1980s. These new immigrants have typically been from which of the following areas? a. Asia and Latin America b. Eastern Europe and the Middle East c. Africa and Western Europe d. Northern Europe and Russia
What is a. Asia and Latin America
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The changes in the late 20th century to the traditional, nuclear family were partially a result of a. decreasing birth rates. b. rising unemployment rates. c. decreasing mortality rates. d. rising divorce rates.
What is d. rising divorce rates.
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The early decades of the 1900s saw a steady rise in union membership numbers. However, since hitting a peak in the early 1950s, union membership in the United States has significantly declined. What is one of the related effects of this decrease in union membership? a. a steady increase in the income gap between rich and poor b. a decrease in the amount of jobs sent overseas c. an increase in the size and wealth of the middle class d. . a decrease in the immigration of unskilled laborers
What is a. a steady increase in the income gap between rich and poor
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Which social trend results in both an increase in population and the growth of cultural diversity? a. decrease in racism b. increase in gender equality c. decrease in disease d. increase in immigration
What is d. increase in immigration
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Who was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court? a. Ruth Bader Ginsburg b. Harriet Miers c. Sandra Day O'Connor d. Geraldine Ferraro
What is c. Sandra Day O'Connor
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During the late 1960s and early 1970s, what was the major reason for lowering the voting age to 18? a. the National Defense Education Act b. the election of John F. Kennedy c. the success of the Persian Gulf War d. the debate over the Vietnam War
What is d. the debate over the Vietnam War
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• First recognized in 1981 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control • Responsible for over 25 million deaths since its discovery The list above is describing a. CANCER b. POLIO c. HEART DISEASE d. HIV/AIDS.
What is d. HIV/AIDS.
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One of the most significant advancements in the last decades of the 20th century was the rapid growth of technology. New technology and computerization of many processes have greatly affected income levels and the labor force in the United States. Which of the following is one of the effects of advancements in technology? a. a decrease in the globalization of many firms and economies b. an increase in labor union membership in many sectors c. a decrease in the income gap between the rich and poor d. a decrease in the number and wages of manual labor jobs
What is d. a decrease in the number and wages of manual labor jobs
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The influx of political refugees into the United States and the willingness of the U.S. government to accept these refugees have the greatest impact on which of the following? a. perceived gender and racial inequality b. government funding for social security c. income disparity between the wealthy and poor d. diplomatic relations with other countries
What is d. diplomatic relations with other countries
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Which president is linked to the "trickle-down theory" of economics? a. Jimmy Carter b. Bill Clinton c. George H.W. Bush d. Ronald Reagan
What is d. Ronald Reagan Trickle-down economics is a theory that says benefits for the wealthy trickle down to everyone else. These benefits are usually tax cuts on businesses, high-income earners, capital gains, and dividends.
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The United States' strategy to rebuild Europe after World War II was called the a. Marshall Plan. b. League of Nations. c. Treaty of Versailles. d. Domino Theory.
What is a. Marshall Plan. The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to aid in the economic recovery of nations after WWII as well as to antagonize the Soviet Union
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The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments granted greater political rights to a. former slaves. b. former soldiers. c. women. d. children.
What is a. former slaves.
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Many Americans see issues with public schools, particularly inner city schools, as a major social and economic problem. Many students who attend public schools face problems such as, inadequate supplies, overloaded or under-paid teachers, and curriculum that doesn't prepare them well enough to enter the workforce. Many of these issues affect students of low-income families more severely than students of higher-income families. What is one possible economic effect of the issues with public schools? a. The GDP will increase as more unskilled laborers enter the workforce. b. The average wage and employment rate for unskilled workers will increase. c. The number of college-educated, high-skilled workers will increase. d. The income gap between the lower and upper classes increases.
What is d. The income gap between the lower and upper classes increases.
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The Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965 abolished the previous national origin quotas which had been in place since 1924. Previous laws limited the number of immigrants from each country, and tended to exclude those of Eastern European and Asian descent. This 1965 Act was inspired by a. the Republican Party. b. the Civil Rights Movement. c. the Eisenhower Administration. d. the Chinese Exclusion Act.
What is b. the Civil Rights Movement.
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In addition to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin, what did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 establish? a. legal consequences for discrimination b. penalties for practicing affirmative action c. exceptions for job-related discrimination d. an official definition of housing discrimination
What is a. legal consequences for discrimination
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What does GNP stand for? a. Gross National Product b. General Nutritional Products c. Greater Neutral Powers d. Greater Neutrality Providence
What is a. Gross National Product The value of all finished goods and services produced in a country in one year by its nationals.
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Which treaty brought an end to World War I but failed to maintain a lasting peace in Europe? a. Treaty of Ghent b. Treaty of Versailles c. Treaty of Paris d. Treaty of London
What is b. Treaty of Versailles
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One of the greatest domestic issues within the United States involves social security. What is the growing concern regarding social security? a. The government no longer feels it needs to provide for social security. b. Social security taxes have become higher every year for older citizens. c. The resources will run out before citizens reach retirement. d. People are asking their employers for more social security benefits.
What is c. The resources will run out before citizens reach retirement.
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*Labor Market*Civil Rights*Family Reunification*Illegal hiring Which of these terms best completes the List? a. Gay and Lesbian Rights b. Immigration c. Woman's Suffrage d. African American Rights
What is b. Immigration
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Which country is labeled as the only world superpower in 2016? A. China B. Brazil C. United States D. Great Britain
What is C. United States
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What does GDP represent? a. Greater Dependence Practices b. Gap Distress Protection c. Gordon Drake Proprieter d. Gross Domestic Product
What is d. Gross Domestic Product GDP is the final value of the goods and services produced within the geographic boundaries of a country during a specified period of time
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The leaders of which three countries were known as the "Big Three" during World War II? a. Germany, Italy, and Japan b. United States, Canada, and Mexico c. United Kingdom, France, and Germany d. United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union
What is d. United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union