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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the authors, Americans have to recognize that when a company moves off-shore or outsources many of its functions, we are not only losing current jobs but also __________.
(a) Jobs of the future.
(b) Past wages.
(c) Job apprehension.
(d) Market stagnation.

2. Who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under George W. Bush?
(a) Lyndon B. Johnson.
(b) Harry Truman.
(c) Dick Cheney.
(d) Al Gore.

3. Abortions account for what percentage of Planned Parenthood Federation of America's total services?
(a) 3%.
(b) 15%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 10%.

4. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the second?
(a) Taxpayers willing to support education.
(b) Politicians who support education.
(c) Involved parents.
(d) Better teachers and principals.

5. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the sixth?
(a) Students who are ready to learn while sitting in the classroom.
(b) Business leaders committed to raising standards.
(c) Involved parents.
(d) Better teachers and principals.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Tea Party movement is a political movement that is generally recognized as conservative and ________.

2. A disproportionate number of officers on what missile cruiser in the U.S. Navy are women?

3. With whom did Bill Gates co-found his software company?

4. What refers to the current rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans and its projected continuation?

5. Michelle Bachmann dropped out of the bid for U.S. Presidency during the 2012 campaign after coming in sixth in what caucus?

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