Mod 19 US In The 21st Century (Advanced)

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What issue was created by the rising median age since 2000?

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Increased costs for government programs.

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How did urban flight affect many major cities in the 1970s and early 1980s?

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A shrinking economic base caused downtown areas to decline.

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How did President Clinton hope to pass some of his reforms?

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By moving to the political center to gain Republican support.

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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

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An act signed by President Barack Obama in 2009 that distributed over $8 billion in funds to individuals and through various programs.

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John Sirica

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Washington judge who presided over the Watergate investigation in the 1970s; gave tough sentences to convicted participants and ordered President Nixon to release secret tapes.

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How has globalization affected workers in the United States?

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The number of factory jobs has decreased.

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Which of the following is a reason given by advocates of severe prison sentences?

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They deter people from committing crimes.

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Which of the following do schools use to measure students’ economic levels?

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The number of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.

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Which of the following is true of biodiverse ecosystems?

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They are able to withstand stress.

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Why do some people oppose raising the minimum wage?

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It would decrease the number of jobs.