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WG 15

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to this report, which action most likely led to the formation of new boundaries in Sudan? (WG.14A)

a)

the designation of an official language

b)

the use of peaceful political processes

c)

the application of judicial principles

d)

the use of military force

2.

One reason for the stability of the U.S. political system is that widespread public support exists for — 15B

a)

government welfare programs.

b)

a single state-sponsored religion.

c)

allowing citizens to choose government officials.

d)

requiring military service by citizens.

3.

What types of events can cause an upsurge in nationalism and patriotism? (WG.15B)

a)

A great economy and political peace

b)

Military attack and polarizing political events such as an economic downturn.

c)

A loss by the Populist political party paired with a good economy

d)

A poor economy and many candidates with good policy agendas

4.

Which inference is best supported by these maps? (13B)

a)

Mexico had more foreign allies in 1848 than in 1836.

b)

Mexico had the largest economy in North America during the mid-1800s.

c)

The United States had more power than Mexico during the mid-1800s.

d)

A peace treaty allowed the United States to annex the Republic of Texas in 1821.

5.

Which conclusion is supported by this map? (13B)

a)

Barack Obama was more popular in the southern part of the country.

b)

John McCain received the most electoral votes.

c)

John McCain received more electoral votes along the West Coast.

d)

Barack Obama won more densely populated states.

6.

Which speaker would most support this petition? 15A

a)

Speaker 4: Environmental mining regulations raise energy costs for consumers.

b)

Speaker 3: Coal production provides a large percentage of jobs in the region.

c)

Speaker 1: Coal provides inexpensive energy that benefits all regions of the nation.

d)

Speaker 2: People who live near mining sites suffer negative health effects.

7.

Which conclusion is best supported by the maps? 13B

a)

The Sunni Kurds are supporters of the National Iraqi Alliance.

b)

The Iraqiya party influence is strong with the Sunni Kurds and the Shia Arabs.

c)

The State of Law party influence is strong with the Shia Arabs and the Sunni Arabs.

d)

The Sunni Arabs are supporters of the Kurdish party.

8.

Canada passed the Canadian Multiculturalism Act to — 15B

a)

reflect the French culture of the country

b)

promote the country’s ethnic diversity

c)

support native Canadian viewpoints

d)

create new immigration laws

9.

Canada passed the Canadian Multiculturalism Act to — 15B

a)

reflect the French culture of the country

b)

promote the country’s ethnic diversity

c)

support native Canadian viewpoints

d)

create new immigration laws

10.

Which statement is supported by the information chart? 15A

a)

Overall reduction of carbon emissions is driving discussions of offshore oil drilling.

b)

General agreement over environmental risks associated with offshore oil drilling has limited progress.

c)

Opposing viewpoints about offshore oil drilling focus on economic benefits versus the environmental impact.

d)

Global energy consumption is the main focus in analyzing offshore oil drilling practices.

11.

Which speaker would most likely support the creation of an agency to determine water allocation? 15A

a)

Speaker 2

b)

Speaker 1

c)

Speaker 4

d)

Speaker 3

12.

A main purpose of the levee system found in New Orleans is to (WG.2B)

a)

prevent flooding from the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain.

b)

contain the rising tides of the Gulf of Mexico caused by warmer temperatures

c)

lessen the erosion of the bayous and swamplands due to land development.

d)

decrease potential environmental damage caused by water pollution from factories.

13.

What was one reason for the construction of this dam? (WG.2B)

a)

a decrease in the amount of irrigation needed by regional farms

b)

an increase in the demand for electricity as the population grew

c)

an increase in the need for protection of native animals’ habitats

d)

a decrease in the amount of natural resources available in the area

14.
Which argument might be used by those opposed to this option?  (WG.15A) A.  The presence of American troops makes it difficult for al-Qaeda to set up training camps. B.   C.  D. 
a)
Several foreign countries have agreed to cooperate with the United States in keeping some forces there.
b)
American intervention remains unpopular among some Afghan groups. 
c)
American troops help ensure that girls can attend Afghan schools.
d)
The presence of American troops makes it difficult for al-Qaeda to set up training camps.
15.
Commitment and loyalty to one’s country define (WG.15B)
a)
Nationalism
b)
Social democracy
c)
Patriotism 
d)
Ethno-nationalism
16.
Of the countries below, which would best be described as a nation-state? (WG.15B)
a)
Brazil
b)
Japan
c)
Democratic Republic of Congo
d)
The United States
17.
Propaganda images like those included above are more likely to be found in countries with _____________ governments. (WG.14B) 
a)
Democratic 
b)
Fascist 
c)
Communist 
d)
Totalitarian
18.
Which two speakers would most likely support the idea of  democracy? (WG.14B) 
a)
A and B 
b)
C and D
c)
B and C 
d)
B and D
19.
Governments in which religious leaders hold power are known as (WG.14B) 
a)
Theocracies 
b)
Monarchies 
c)
Autarkies 
d)
Autocracies 
20.
In Western Europe, citizens hold political power either directly or through elected representatives. The countries of Western Europe are — (WG.14B)
a)
Democracies 
b)
Monarchies 
c)
Dictatorships
d)
Theocracies
21.
How do the political systems of North Korea and Saudi Arabia compare? (WG.14B, 21A) 
a)
North Korea is a republic
b)
Saudi Arabia is a dictatorship.
c)
North Korea is a dictatorship. Saudi Arabia is a monarchy.
d)
North Korea is a democracy. Saudi Arabia is a theocracy.
22.

When one political party draws congressional boundaries to its own advantage, this is called (WG.13B)

a)

Packing

b)

Gerrymandering

c)

Redlining

d)

Redistricting