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NAEP Civics Grade 8 - Question List

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26. In the United States, taxes are NOT used for
  1. building churches
  2. funding public libraries
  3. building roads
  4. taking care of parks
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27. If you and other people in your community believe strongly that the United States should change its position on a conflict with another country, whom should you contact?
  1. That country's ambassador to the United States
  2. The United Nations
  3. Your senators and congressional representative
  4. The governor of your state
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28. Teresia is a small country that has been invaded by its neighbor Corollia. The king of Teresia is a long-standing United States ally who has been living in exile since the Corollian invasion. Teresia is an important exporter of uranium; it sends most of its supply to members of the European Union. The king appeals to the United States and the United Nations for military help in driving Corollia from his country.What official argument would members of the United Nations be most likely to make for supporting military efforts against Corollia?
  1. The stability of the international system depends on countries maintaining their current forms of government.
  2. The United Nations and the European Union should control the mining of uranium worldwide.
  3. The stability of the international system depends on absolute respect for national borders and sovereignty.
  4. Countries such as the United States should become the main judges in all international disputes.
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29. Over recent years the National Rifle Association (NRA) has played an important role in politics. It has a large number of members, whose voting strength tends to impress legislators. It holds regular meetings with members of Congress and federal bureaucrats. It gives campaign contributions to candidates who oppose gun control and spends money directly to oppose gun control supporters.Which of the following would the National Rifle Association (NRA) probably cite in support of its position on gun control?
  1. The Declaration of Independence
  2. The Preamble to the Constitution
  3. The First Amendment to the Constitution
  4. The Second Amendment to the Constitution
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30. Which of the following does the national (federal) government of the United States do that state and local governments do not?
  1. Run public schools
  2. Print money
  3. Remove state governors from office
  4. Choose members of city councils
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