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Upfront Quiz: 8/20/2021
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Question 1
1.
"How Washington Works"
According to the article, what has contributed to a decline in compromise in Congress?
the 24-hour news cycle
the growth of the federal government
the additions to Cabinet-level agencies
the elections of presidents who did not get the majority of the popular vote
Question 2
2.
"How Washington Works"
How many of the 100 senators must vote against a filibuster to end it?
30
40
50
60
Question 3
3.
"How Washington Works"
According to the article, what has restricted the power of the popular majority even more than the Framers likely intended?
the Cabinet
population shifts
China’s emergence as a world power
the argument against big government
Question 4
4.
"How Washington Works"
According to the article, what was a turning point that led to an increase in the size of the federal government?
open meeting laws
gridlock in Congress
the Great Depression
the wars in Vietnam and Iraq
Question 5
5.
“The Day That Changed the World”
Which happened first?
the 9/11 attack
the War on Terror began
Osama bin Laden formed Al Qaeda
President George W. Bush gave his “bullhorn address”
Question 6
6.
“The Day That Changed the World”
Why did the terrorists target the Twin Towers as part of the 9/11 attack?
They represented America’s economic power
They contained offices for many government officials
They had just been built and had been in the news a lot
They were close to where the terrorists attended flight school
Question 7
7.
“The Day That Changed the World”
Which statement about the 9/11 attack is true?
The attack was planned over a long time
The attack was carried out by just three terrorists
The attack was supposed to involve only one plane
The attack was coordinated by several terrorist groups
Question 8
8.
“The Day That Changed the World”
Which federal agency was created in response to the 9/11 attack?
Department of State
Department of the Interior
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Health and Human Services
Question 9
9.
"Where the Pandemic Still Rages"
According to the article, just ___________ people in Latin America and the Caribbean have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19."
1 in 5
1 in 10
1 in 20
1 in 30
Question 10
10.
"Where the Pandemic Still Rages"
Which of the following has the highest per capita Covid death rate of any nation?
Paraguay
Portugal
Peru
Cambodia