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Midyear DA review for SS 25-26

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Sally is making a personal budget. What should she consider?

a)

How many hours of video games she plays a week

b)

How many hours she plays outdoors per week

c)

How many times she goes to the movies with her friends

d)

How many pencils she trades with friends

2.

What is the purpose of a budget?

a)

To help people drive safer

b)

To lead a healthier life and become rich

c)

To help people work more productively

d)

To help people plan their spending and saving decisions

3.

Which of the following is the most financially responsible decision?

a)

Macy earned $40 washing cars. She donates it all to save the turtles.

b)

Jana earns $10 for doing chores. She gets one toy at the dollar store and saves the other $9.

c)

Jackson receives $20 for his birthday. He spends $30 at target.

d)

Brendyn earns $50 selling his video games. He spends $50 on new video games.

4.

Which of the following is an expenditure?

a)

allowance from your parents

b)

buying an ice cream at lunch

c)

Selling an old game to a friend

d)

Getting paid for helping your neighbor

5.

Which of the following is an example of income?

a)

Going to the movies

b)

buying an ice cream at lunch

c)

Selling an old game to a friend

d)

Paying your sister to help you with your chores

6.

Donald wants to become a millionaire. What should be included in his plan to become a millionaire?

a)

How much money he spends on suits

b)

How he plans to spend money on himself

c)

The amount of money he plans to donate to charity

d)

His plan for saving money over a long period of time

7.

Which is an example of income?

a)

Money you get for raking leaves

b)

Money you give to charity

c)

Money you spend on ice cream

d)

Money you waste on bubble gum

8.

You haven't finished your homework, but you decide to go to the movies anyway. What is this an example of?

a)

This is an example of an expense.

b)

This is an example of an opportunity cost.

c)

This is an example of savings.

d)

This is an example of income.

9.

Jed said he has balanced his budget. What does Jed mean?

a)

His income is less than his expenses.

b)

His donations to charity are included in his expenditures.

c)

His income is greater than his donations to charity.

d)

His income is equal to or more than his expenditures.

10.

Why is it important to prepare and follow a budget?

a)

A budget increases a persons income.

b)

A budget helps people make responsible economic decisions.

c)

Budgets help people stick to a health plan.

d)

Budgets help determine the best educational plan for a student.

11.

Which of the following is a benefit of having a personal savings plan?

a)

A savings plan helps people spend more of their time doing the things they love

b)

Having a savings plan helps people find a better job that pays more money

c)

Having a savings plan means you are able to spend more money in the future.

d)

A saving plan helps people maintain balance between their health and their wealth

12.

Pam saves $5 each month. What does that mean?

a)

She donates $5 to animal shelter.

b)

She spent $5.

c)

She puts $5 away to spend later.

d)

She buys $5 of snacks.

13.

What does it mean to "donate" money?

a)

Spend money

b)

Save money

c)

Use money in a personal budget

d)

Give money to a charity

14.

You cut the grass. Your parents give you $5. What is that called in a personal budget?

a)

Expenditure

b)

Donation

c)

Income

d)

Expense

15.

Your expenditures should always be less than your _________.

a)

income

b)

budget

c)

balance

d)

services

16.

Kylie purchases a new Stanley water bottle. This is an example of a/an__________

a)

service

b)

donation

c)

expense

d)

income

17.

What role did Black Regiments contribute during the American Revolution?

a)

They fought with the British Army.

b)

They built the cannons used in battle.

c)

They fought with the Continental Army.

d)

They worked to gain British support for the war.

18.

Why did Benedict Arnold become a traitor and fight for the British during the American Revolution?

a)

He blamed the Patriots for the destruction of his farm during the Battle of Saratoga.

b)

He was originally from England and his family convinced him to stay loyal to the king.

c)

He was captured by the British who offered to free him if he would act as a spy for them.

d)

He felt disrespected by the Continental Army and the British offered him money and respect.

19.

What was one of George Washington's toughest challenges as a leader during the American Revolution?

a)

to set an example for future presidents to follow

b)

to create a skillful army from small, state militias

c)

to stop the fighting between the large states and small states

d)

to try to add to the Declaration of Independence from the battlefield

20.

How did geography help the Continental Army defeat the British many times?

a)

Colonists built the battlefields before each battle.

b)

Colonists decided the locations of the battles for the British.

c)

Colonists were more familiar with the land than the British soldiers.

d)

Colonists used a secret code about hills and valleys to beat the British.

21.

Which battle with citizens fighting is being described? "We saw the British troops coming down the road. Their red coats were so bright in the sunshine. My father called for me, my brother, and my sister to grab our guns from inside the house and prepare to fight." -Adam Beige, 1775

a)

Valley Forge

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Bunker Hill

d)

Lexington and Concord

22.

In the Battle of Lexington and Concord, how did the colonists use geography to their advantage?

a)

They hid behind small hills and under bridges.

b)

They destroyed bridges and burned the forest.

c)

They surrounded the British who were fighting from ships.

d)

They used the tallest mountain in the area to fire on the British.

23.

Use the map to answer the question. What does the arrow on the map show following the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

a)

French soldiers marching to help the colonists against the British.

b)

Colonists with guns running to Boston to get away from the British.

c)

American Indians marching to help the British against the colonists.

d)

British soldiers marching to Boston after they were defeated by the colonists.

24.

How did the physical environment affect the strategy of the Continental Army at the Battle of Saratoga?

a)

Soldiers in the Continental Army used small bridges and short buildings to fight the British.

b)

Soldiers in the Continental Army relied on the Appalachian Mountains to slow the movement of enemy forces.

c)

Soldiers in the Continental Army hid in the heavily forested areas around Saratoga to more easily surprise the British.

d)

Soldiers in the Continental Army built forts around the Hudson River to prevent the British soldiers from attacking by water.

25.

What would be the BEST title for this chart? _________________?________________ Harsh winter of 1777-1778 Limited food and clothing Army became stronger with training Many soldiers became sick or choose to leave the army

a)

Paul Revere and Minutemen Plan for Victory

b)

The Continental Army's Temporary Home at Valley Forge

c)

American Victory at the Battle of Yorktown Ends the War

d)

Washington Crossing the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton

26.

At what battle did the Continental Army surround the British forcing them to surrender and end the war?

a)

Saratoga

b)

Yorktown

c)

Valley Forge

d)

Lexington and Concord

27.

Which of the following is an example of a price incentive?

a)

During the war, many colonists sold their belongings to raise money to support the Continental Army.

b)

During the war, wood was needed for the war effort so stores only sold it to the wives of soldiers for $5.00 a piece.

c)

After the war, soldiers who served in the Continental Army were given a small amount of money for fighting in the war.

d)

After the war, silversmith Paul Revere's metal picture frames' prices dropped from $5.00 to $1.00 to gain more customers.

28.

In which year did colonists have a price incentive to purchase more pounds of tea?

a)

1768

b)

1767

c)

1766

d)

1765

29.

Which of the following is a voluntary exchange that could have taken place during the American Revolution?

a)

Sam, a store owner, lowered the prices of apples so more people could eat healthy.

b)

Anna, a cook, prepares food each night, and she gives the extra food to the homeless.

c)

Jim, a blacksmith, made horseshoes for Susan, and she gave him vegetables from her garden.

d)

Jenny, a dressmaker, made new outfits for the children in one village because they could not afford new clothes.

30.

How did trade help the colonies during the American Revolution?

a)

The colonies gained warships by trading with Spain.

b)

The colonies gained supplies by trading with France.

c)

The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with Spain.

d)

The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with France.

31.

At Valley Forge, George Washington brought in various leaders who specialized in training soldiers.  What was the result of using these leaders’ specializations?

a)
  1. The Continental Army lost many soldiers to the harsh winter.

b)
  1. The Continental Army improved their ability to fight the British.

c)
  1. The Continental Army increased their chances of being attacked by the British.

d)
  1. The Continental Army allowed the black regiments to join their training.

32.

People who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain

a)

Parliament

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

33.

A colonist who wanted to stay part of Britain and remain British citizens

a)

Parliament

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

34.

The name of Britain's law making assembly

a)

Parliament

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

35.

"England has protected us for so long. They have a strong navy with ships that could support us in times of war or invasions. We should not be trying to break away from them; we should remain British subjects. I don't think this Declaration of Independence is a very good idea." Who would most likely have said this?

a)

Parliament

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

36.

"We have no representation in Parliament, so we shouldn't have to pay taxes. No taxation without representation!" Who would most likely have said this?

a)

Parliament

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

37.

They should be loyal to the king! We supported them and helped bring them supplies to win the war. The least they could do is pay their taxes to help get out of debt!

a)

Parliament

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

38.

What caused the French and Indian War?

a)

The French and Indians both claimed lands in the Ohio River Valley, so they were fighting over the disputed land

b)

France & Britain both claimed lands in the Ohio River Valley, so they were fighting over the disputed land

c)

France and England both were interested in fur trapping.

d)

France and England both wanted to claim the Native Americans.

39.

What caused the Boston Tea Party?

a)

Colonists were angry about the monopoly the East India Trading Company had on tea.

b)

The Daughters of Liberty were upset about the monopoly on tea because they wanted to sell tea also.

c)

The colonists were angry about the Stamp Act.

d)

Colonists were angry about Britain’s East India Company having a monopoly on tea AND the Tea Tax.

40.

Name some things that Sons and Daughters of Liberty did to protest taxes imposed on them by Great Britain.

a)

Sons of Liberty- Made products at home to support the boycotting of British goods

Daughters of Liberty—Protested on the streets of Boston and made their own feathered coats

b)

Sons of Liberty- Dressed up in feather coats and taxed tea

Daughters of Liberty—boycotted British goods, made tea and clothing “at home” instead

c)

Sons of Liberty- planned meetings to talk about the Declaration of Independence

Daughters of Liberty- Dressed up in feather coats and wrote books and made cookies at home

d)

Sons of Liberty- planned protests and violent demonstrations, tarred & feathered British tax collectors, boycotted British goods

Daughters of Liberty—boycotted British goods, made tea and clothing “at home” instead

41.

What caused tensions to occur between the colonists and Britain?

a)

Britain wanted the land that the colonists claimed.

b)

Britain began taxing the colonies to pay the debt for the French & Indian War

c)

The colonists wanted to sell their own tea, but they couldn't due to the monopoly the East India Tea Company had on tea.

d)

The colonists wanted to increase their shipping of goods to England, but England didn't let them.

42.

Explain what “taxation without representation” means.

a)

The colonist should be taxed because they had representation in Parliament.

b)

The colonists shouldn't be taxed because they had representation in Parliament.

c)

The colonists didn't want representation Parliament.

d)

The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament.

43.

In the Declaration of Independence it states: “That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.” What does this mean in friendly terms?

a)

It shows the intention of the colonies to “break up” with Great Britain and gain independence.

b)

It shows the colonies do no want to be free from England.

c)

It shows Britain's intention to "break up" with the colonies.

d)

It shows the colonists intention to "break up" with France.

44.

What did the King do to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party?

a)

The king sent the colonists to go live in the Ohio River Valley.

b)

The king ordered the Boston Massacre.

c)

The king ordered the Boston Tea Party.

d)

The king closed Boston Harbor, colonists were no longer allowed to have government meetings without a British soldier present, and colonists were forced to quarter British soldiers in their homes.

45.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Adams

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Abagail Adams

d)

John Jefferson

46.

In the Declaration, the three natural rights given to all men are life, ____________, and the pursuit of happiness.

a)

safety

b)

hapinness

c)

liberty

d)

freedom

47.

What said that all colonists had to let soldiers into their homes, feed them, and give them a place to sleep

a)

Housing Act

b)

Quartering Act

c)

Tea Act

d)

Stamp Act

48.

Event in Boston when colonists were throwing snowballs, rocks, and ice at British soldiers. Shots were fired by the soldiers killing 5 colonists.

a)

Boston Massacre

b)

Boston Stamp Act

c)

Boston Red Sox

d)

Boston Commons

49.

Planned by the Sons of Liberty, this event happened in Boston Harbor; colonists were angry about the tea tax, so they dressed as Indians and dumped tea in the harbor.

a)

Boston Massacre

b)

Boston Red Sox

c)

Boston Commons

d)

Boston Tea Party

50.

What role did Black Regiments contribute during the American Revolution?

a)

They fought with the British Army.

b)

They built the cannons used in battle.

c)

They fought with the Continental Army.

d)

They worked to gain British support for the war.

51.

Why did Benedict Arnold become a traitor and fight for the British during the American Revolution?

a)

He blamed the Patriots for the destruction of his farm during the Battle of Saratoga.

b)

He was originally from England and his family convinced him to stay loyal to the king.

c)

He was captured by the British who offered to free him if he would act as a spy for them.

d)

He felt disrespected by the Continental Army and the British offered him money and respect.

52.

What was one of George Washington's toughest challenges as a leader during the American Revolution?

a)

to set an example for future presidents to follow

b)

to create a skillful army from small, state militias

c)

to stop the fighting between the large states and small states

d)

to try to add to the Declaration of Independence from the battlefield

53.

How did geography help the Continental Army defeat the British many times?

a)

Colonists built the battlefields before each battle.

b)

Colonists decided the locations of the battles for the British.

c)

Colonists were more familiar with the land than the British soldiers.

d)

Colonists used a secret code about hills and valleys to beat the British.

54.

Which battle with citizens fighting is being described? "We saw the British troops coming down the road. Their red coats were so bright in the sunshine. My father called for me, my brother, and my sister to grab our guns from inside the house and prepare to fight." -Adam Beige, 1775

a)

Valley Forge

b)

Battle of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Bunker Hill

d)

Lexington and Concord

55.

In the Battle of Lexington and Concord, how did the colonists use geography to their advantage?

a)

They hid behind small hills and under bridges.

b)

They destroyed bridges and burned the forest.

c)

They surrounded the British who were fighting from ships.

d)

They used the tallest mountain in the area to fire on the British.

56.

Use the map to answer the question. What does the arrow on the map show following the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

a)

French soldiers marching to help the colonists against the British.

b)

Colonists with guns running to Boston to get away from the British.

c)

American Indians marching to help the British against the colonists.

d)

British soldiers marching to Boston after they were defeated by the colonists.

57.

How did the physical environment affect the strategy of the Continental Army at the Battle of Saratoga?

a)

Soldiers in the Continental Army used small bridges and short buildings to fight the British.

b)

Soldiers in the Continental Army relied on the Appalachian Mountains to slow the movement of enemy forces.

c)

Soldiers in the Continental Army hid in the heavily forested areas around Saratoga to more easily surprise the British.

d)

Soldiers in the Continental Army built forts around the Hudson River to prevent the British soldiers from attacking by water.

58.

What would be the BEST title for this chart? _________________?________________ Harsh winter of 1777-1778 Limited food and clothing Army became stronger with training Many soldiers became sick or choose to leave the army

a)

Paul Revere and Minutemen Plan for Victory

b)

The Continental Army's Temporary Home at Valley Forge

c)

American Victory at the Battle of Yorktown Ends the War

d)

Washington Crossing the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton

59.

At what battle did the Continental Army surround the British forcing them to surrender and end the war?

a)

Saratoga

b)

Yorktown

c)

Valley Forge

d)

Lexington and Concord

60.

Which of the following is an example of a price incentive?

a)

During the war, many colonists sold their belongings to raise money to support the Continental Army.

b)

During the war, wood was needed for the war effort so stores only sold it to the wives of soldiers for $5.00 a piece.

c)

After the war, soldiers who served in the Continental Army were given a small amount of money for fighting in the war.

d)

After the war, silversmith Paul Revere's metal picture frames' prices dropped from $5.00 to $1.00 to gain more customers.

61.

In which year did colonists have a price incentive to purchase more pounds of tea?

a)

1768

b)

1767

c)

1766

d)

1765

62.

Which of the following is a voluntary exchange that could have taken place during the American Revolution?

a)

Sam, a store owner, lowered the prices of apples so more people could eat healthy.

b)

Anna, a cook, prepares food each night, and she gives the extra food to the homeless.

c)

Jim, a blacksmith, made horseshoes for Susan, and she gave him vegetables from her garden.

d)

Jenny, a dressmaker, made new outfits for the children in one village because they could not afford new clothes.

63.

How did trade help the colonies during the American Revolution?

a)

The colonies gained warships by trading with Spain.

b)

The colonies gained supplies by trading with France.

c)

The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with Spain.

d)

The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with France.

64.

At Valley Forge, George Washington brought in various leaders who specialized in training soldiers.  What was the result of using these leaders’ specializations?

a)
  1. The Continental Army lost many soldiers to the harsh winter.

b)
  1. The Continental Army improved their ability to fight the British.

c)
  1. The Continental Army increased their chances of being attacked by the British.

d)
  1. The Continental Army allowed the black regiments to join their training.

65.

What was James Madison known as?

a)

The "Father of the Delegates"

b)

The "Father of the Articles of Confederation"

c)

The "Father of the Constitution"

d)

The "Father of the Convention"

66.

What role did James Madison play at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

President

b)

Wrote the Constitution

c)

Wrote the Articles of Confederation

d)

Vice President

67.

What was the name of meeting where the delegates met to write the United States Consitution?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Continental Convention

c)

Constitutional Meeting

d)

Constitutional Convention

68.

Why did the Articles of Confederation have to be thrown out/revised?

a)

The federal government didn't have the power to create an army

b)

The federal government was collecting too many taxes

c)

The federal government had too much power

d)

The states didn't have enough power

69.

The Great Compromise solved what problem?

a)

The way states would be taxed

b)

The way the federal army would declare war

c)

The way slaves would be counted toward the population

d)

The way states would be represented in the legislative branch

70.

How are states represented in Congress?

a)

There is one Congress- each state gets 2 representatives

b)

There are two houses in Congress- one house has representation based on population, the other is based on equal votes for each state

c)

There is one Congress-each state gets votes based on population

d)

There are two houses in Congress- both have representation based on population

71.

What was the 3/5 Compromise?

a)

It settled how women would be counted toward the population count

b)

It settled how white men would be counted toward the population count

c)

It settled how slaves would be counted toward the population count

d)

It settled how the formerly enslaved would be counted toward the population

72.

Why did the South want to count all slaves in their population counts?

a)

To collect more money for the budget

b)

To have more delegates to collect taxes

c)

To have more representation in the Senate

d)

To have more representation in the House of Representatives

73.

What does "We the people of the United States...." mean?

a)

to show the government is given its power by the people

b)

To show the people of the United States agreed to the Articles of Confederation

c)

To show that the people of the United States agreed to paying higher taxes

d)

To show that not just one person wrote the constitution

74.

The United States is a representative democracy. What does this mean?

a)

Citizens get to vote on all laws for the country

b)

Citizens decide which taxes to pay

c)

Citizens elect other people to run the government

d)

Citizens decide which laws to follow

75.

What city is this?

a)

Atlanta

b)

New York

c)

Philadelphia

d)

Boston

76.

Who was famous for coming up with the "Great Compromise"?

a)

James Madison

b)

George Washington

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Benedict Arnold

77.

Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

George Washington

c)

Benedict Arnold

d)

James Madison

78.

What does Popular Sovereignty mean?

a)

We the people have the power

b)

The President has the power

c)

The delegates have the power

d)

The states have the power

79.

The Articles of Confederation created a _________ National Government.

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Happy

d)

Confident

80.

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

There was not a leader to enforce laws

b)

Congress could not collect taxes from the states

c)

There was a common currency

d)

There was not a national military

81.

The first paragraph of the Constitution is called the Preamble.

a)
True
b)
False
82.

The framers of the Constitution debated, shared ideas, and listened to others for months.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Which House says that representation is based on population?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Federalism

d)

New Jersey Plan

84.

Which House in Congress says that representation needs to be equal no matter the state size?

a)

Senate

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Federalism

d)

Virginia Plan

85.

Why does the United States federal government have checks and balances?

a)

to help the government enforce the law

b)

to help the government pass laws quickly

c)

to give states a voice in the federal government

d)

to make sure no one branch has too much power

86.

Which of the following BEST completes the chart?

a)

Passes laws

b)

Vetoes laws

c)

Ignores laws

d)

Enforces laws

87.

Which of the following is the BEST title for the list?

a)

Powers of the Legislative Branch

b)

Powers of the Executive Branch

c)

Powers of the Judicial Branch

d)

Powers of the Senate

88.

Which of the following powers belongs ONLY to the states?

a)

increasing taxes on citizens

b)

declaring war with other countries

c)

printing more money for the country

d)

deciding how many days students go to school

89.

Which of the following would BEST complete the “Shared” portion of the Venn Diagram?

a)

Declaring war

b)

Taxing citizens

c)

Printing money

d)

Fixing local roads

90.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

to make passing laws easier

b)

to limit the rights of all citizens

c)

to give the president more power

d)

to protect the basic rights of citizens

91.

Which of the following is one reason the Bill of Rights was added to the United States Constitution?

a)

to stop the Articles of Confederation

b)

to help the ratification of the Constitution

c)

to protect the ideas of the Declaration of Independence

d)

to give states more powers than the federal government

92.

Which person's action would be protected by the 1st Amendment?

a)

James publishes an article telling people to vote against the mayor.

b)

Lane takes his neighbor's garden gnome because his neighbor owes him money.

c)

Ellie rides her scooter without her helmet even though the state has a law that she has to wear it.

d)

Henry spray-paints the building of the local grocery store because he disliked their sign.

93.

Which of the following is a protected right of citizens under the 1st Amendment?

a)

the right to refuse to follow laws

b)

the right to encourage criminal activity

c)

the right to threaten others with violence

d)

the right to complain about political leaders

94.

You can use the image to answer the question.

Which of the following rights from the first amendment are the people exercising? 

a)
Freedom of speech
b)

Right to petition

c)

Freedom to assemble

d)
Freedom of religion
95.

You can use the image to answer the question. Which of the following rights from the First Amendment is represented in this image?

a)
Freedom of religion
b)
Freedom of assembly
c)
Freedom of speech
d)
Freedom of the press
96.

You can use the image to answer the question. Which of the following rights from the first amendment are the people exercising?

a)

Freedom of the press

b)
Freedom of religion
c)
Freedom of speech
d)

Freedom to petition

97.

Which of the following are examples of natural rights found in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

life and liberty

b)

wealth and safety

c)

health and property

d)

prosperity and happiness

98.

What is the goal of having three separate branches of government?

a)

So one branch has all the power

b)

So one branch can elect the president

c)

So one branch can take over another branch

d)

So one branch does not have too much power.

99.

Which of the following has the power to make laws?

a)

Legislative branch

including the House of Representatives and the Senate

b)

Administrative branch, including Mr. Farr

c)

Judicial branch, including the Supreme Court and local courts

d)

Executive branch, including the president and their cabinet.

100.

Which of the following BEST explains the role of the executive branch 

of the federal government?

a)
Creating laws and regulations for the government.
b)
Adjudicating legal disputes and interpreting the Constitution.
c)
Representing the interests of the states in the federal government.
d)
Enforcing laws and carrying out day-to-day operations of the government.
101.

Why did many people support adding the Bill of Rights to the 

Constitution?

a)
To protect individual rights and limit government power.
b)
To promote equality and social justice.
c)
To increase government power and limit individual rights.
d)
To establish a monarchy and suppress democracy.
102.

Which of the following is a power ONLY allowed by the federal 

government?

a)

Repair roads

b)
Pass laws
c)

Print money

d)
Collect taxes
103.

Rights not given to the federal government in the Constitution are shared with which of the following?

a)

all states governments

b)
individual citizens
c)
foreign governments
d)
local governments