EOC Millenium Practice

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is the place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer." - Barack Obama, November 4, 2008

Barack Obama described his 2008 election in this manner because the election was the first in which

• a minority candidate was elected president

• naturalized immigrants had access to multilingual ballots

• federal courts ordered voter recounts to stop

• religious beliefs played a significant role in the presidential campaign

Which of the following demonstrates the diffusion of American culture?

• the establishment of multinational research centers in Antarctica

• the presence of German immigrants in the U.S.

• The establishment of a Saudi Arabian embassy in the U.S.

• The rise of baseball as a major sport in Japan

How have computer technology entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs & Jeff Bezos most directly affected the 21st-century economy?

• more people are able to shop for goods online

• restaurant owners are able to open fast-food franchises overseas

• more people are able to get hired after graduating from high school

• bankers are able to offer customized loans for potential home buyers

"George W. Bush Declared Winner of Florida's Electoral College Votes"

What role did the Supreme Court play in this decision?

• the court ruled Florida's use of butterfly ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause

• the court ruled on the constitutionality of the vote recount in Florida

• the court determined that campaign contributions are forms of free speech

• the court ruled that requiring literacy tests to vote was unconstitutional

"We are on a mission to make sure that freedom is enduring. We're on a mission to say to the rest of the world, come with us - come with us, stand by our side to defeat the evil-doers who would like to rid the world of freedom as we know it." - President George W. Bush, September 26, 2001

How did President Bush attempt to complete the mission described above?

• by overthrowing a dictator in North Korea

• by fighting a global war on terrorism

• by offering assistance to refugees escaping genocide

• by supporting the Arab Spring movement

Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001

*Allows the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to search for "tangible things" without probable cause

*Allows search warrants to be issued for any U.S. citizen believed to be involved in terrorist activities

This act has caused conflict between

• individual rights & the authority of the government to maintain national security

• equal protection under the law & protection of minorities against discrimination

• economic stability & increased government spending on military readiness

• promotion of free-trade policies & protections for workers in domestic industries

"In fact, U.S. religious pluralism has its origins in America's colonial past, when members of persecuted religious minorities migrated from Europe to the New World so they could freely practice their faiths. And newcomers still arrive from every corner of the globe, bringing their unique faith traditions to towns & cities across the U.S." Lauren Monsen, "The American Religious Landscape," March 2015

How has this religious pluralism influenced the national identity of the U.S.?

• the government establishes religious schools for immigrants

• most Americans live in isolated religious communities

• the government limits the number of religious community centers

• many Americans are tolerant of various religious beliefs

• *Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund

• *American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee

• *National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium

Which action is a goal of all these groups?

• promoting nativist policies

• protecting civil liberties

• supporting segregation

• organizing labor unions

What is one example of how space exploration & technology have improved the quality of life?

• by reducing dependence on robotics for performing surgery

• by developing shields to protect homes from meteorites

• by reducing dependence on solar cells & biofuels for energy

• by developing satellites to send communication signals

What is one qualification that must be fulfilled for a person to become a U.S. citizen?

• earning an income above the national average

• earning an advanced degree from an American university

• demonstrating an understanding of the principles of American government

• demonstrating an understanding of the constitutions in each state