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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 percentage of adults are illiterate in Detroit, Michigan, according to the authors?
2. According to the Pew Center, state governments collectively face what unfunded amount in liability according to the authors in Chapter 9: "The War on Math (and the Future)"?
3. What news agency do the authors criticize for having its own agenda in Chapter 12: "Whatever It Is, I'm Against It"?
4. What political party is James Inhofe a member of?
5. Senator James Inhofe serves what state?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the principle motivation of politicians in politics today?
2. Who are examples used by the authors to demonstrate great success in Chapter 14?
3. When was the gold standard scrapped? What do the authors say regarding this in Chapter 9?
4. How do the authors describe the beginning of the twenty-first century?
5. How has Wall Street changed in contemporary times?
6. How do the authors describe the loss of moral values in America in Chapter 13: "Devaluation"?
7. What is the role of lobbyists in American Politics? How are they described in Chapter 12?
8. What do the authors assert about America's challenge with climate change in Chapter 8: "This Is Our Due"?
9. How do the authors describe the impact of the Tea Party in 2010?
10. What has led to the struggle between the old and young, as described in Chapter 9: "The War on Math (and the Future)"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss George Kennan, the "Long Telegram," and the onset of the Cold War. What led to the anonymity between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.? What money was spent during the U.S. at this time? What was the impact of these new budget policies? How was trade affected?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma, Secretary of the Treasury Paul O'Neill, Vice President Dick Cheney, President George W. Bush, and the impact of the climate crisis and the Bush tax cuts in America. How do the authors assert that these Republicans have contributed to the climate crisis? What examples do the authors rely on?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the impact of outsourcing on the American economy and job market. When did outsourcing begin to impact the American economy? How has it evolved? How are American jobs impacted by companies moving to India, China, or elsewhere?
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