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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Michelle Bachmann drop out of the bid for U.S. Presidency during the 2012 campaign?

3. When was Mark Zuckerberg born?

4. What news agency do the authors criticize for having its own agenda in Chapter 12: "Whatever It Is, I'm Against It"?

5. When was Bill Clinton born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led to the housing bubble in America, according to the authors in Chapter 11: "The Terrible Twos"?

2. What do the authors say is the reasoning behind Michele Bachmann's comment and those who believed it?

3. How do the authors describe the loss of moral values in America in Chapter 13: "Devaluation"?

4. What do the authors assert about America's challenge with climate change in Chapter 8: "This Is Our Due"?

5. What did Arne Duncan relate about American education?

6. What do the authors predict will happen in America if changes aren't made in regard to climate change deficit reduction?

7. What is the principle motivation of politicians in politics today?

8. When did the crisis take place on Three Mile Island as described in Chapter 10?

9. When did America begin the process of deficit spending?

10. How do the authors compare the proficiency and productivity of America and China?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss OPEC, America's oil consumption, and the impact of the Iraq and Afghan Wars on the American economy. When was OPEC established and how were oil prices affected? How dependent are we on oil from Middle Eastern countries? How does this affect our international trade policies?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the impact of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. How has this incident changed contemporary perceptions about nuclear power? In what ways is this disaster similar and different than that of Three Mile Island?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the political and economic policies of President Ronald Reagan and those of George W. Bush. How did these presidents differ in regard to their views on climate control? How did they approach the deficit and taxes differently and/or similarly?

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