ACP practice Questions

Which factor limits Cuba’s Internet usage?

• Strict government controls

• The location as an island country

• Lack of an education system

• Failure to improve European relations

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For hundreds of years, immigrants from around the world have moved to the United 

States to make a new home. They have brought with them all the things that make up culture. As a result, the United States has one of the most diverse cultures in the world.

Which statement represents an example of a cultural trait that contributes to diversity in the United States?

• Christianity is the official religion of the United States.

• Citizens in the United States have a variety of careers and jobs.

• American football is popular throughout the United States.

• Over 300 languages are spoken within the United States.

Read the excerpt and answer the question. 

United States Bill of Rights 

Amendment I 

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting 

the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or 

the right of the people peaceable to assemble, and to petition the Government for 

a redress of grievances. 

— James Madison 

In writing the Bill of Rights, James Madison made a political contribution to the United States by

• ensuring individual freedoms and liberties are protected by the government

• developing a system to ensure the media must publish truthful information

• establishing a national religion and language for American citizens

• requiring Americans to have the government’s permission before protesting

Thomas Furniture Company buys rocking chairs from the lumber company that produces them. They then sell the chairs directly to consumers. What type of business is Thomas Furniture Company?

• Retail

• Manufacturing

• Wholesale

• Agriculture

Cultural diffusion from Spain to Central and South America happened because Spanish

• merchants opened trade with American Indians

• rulers owned haciendas worked by American Indians

• scientists invented technology to help American Indians

• conquistadors fought and defeated American Indians

Read the excerpt and answer the question. 

Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our government does not copy neighbors’, but is an example to them. It is true that we are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few. But while there exist equal justice to all and alike in their private disputes... there is no exclusiveness in our public life…we are prevented from doing wrong by respect for the authorities and for the laws… 

—Pericles’ Funeral Oratio 

 

The form of government described by Pericles has historical origins in Ancient —

• Rome

• Egypt

• Greece

• France

The government bodies of Cuba and the United States play a role in their respective economies through —

• creating laws to regulate production

• determining what goods to produce

• controlling the factors of production

• allowing citizens to make production decisions

Which statement represents a characteristic of an unlimited government?

• Decisions are made by the people.

• The government owns the land and resources.

• Citizen rights are protected.

• Citizens control economic activities.

Which example belongs to the Agricultural industry? 

• Cattle Ranch

• Tire Factory
• Electronic Store
• Medical Clinic

Which example belongs to the Service industry? 

• Cattle Ranch

• Tire Factory
• Electronic Store
• Medical Clinic