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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this group of people is the largest percentage (30.4%) in the U.S. without health insurance.
a. Blacks
b. Hispanics
c. Whites
d. Native Americans |
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This country is said to have the "best overall health care" in the world by the World Healh Organization.
a. Canada
b. Germany
c. UK
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| What was the original name of the organization Chavez founded to fight for the rights of farm workers? |
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| National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) |
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| What did Chavez' organization that was founded to fight for the rights of farm workers later become known as? |
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| United Farm Workers (UFW) |
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| True or False? The two major constitutional issues with Obama's Health Care deal with Congressional Taxation Authority and the Commerce Clause. |
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| WASP was formed from the initials of which group? |
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| White Anglo-Saxon Protestant |
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| True or False? 3 Examples of sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace include: Differential Treatement, Harassment, and Benefits Discrimination. |
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| In the Perspectives of International Agriculture Preservation, the Palm Islands are located in ____________. |
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The example of a famous person dealing with Harrassment in the Sexual Orientation in the Workplace presentation was:
a. Michael Jackson
b. Charlie Sheen
c. Kobe Bryant
d. Mike "the Situation" |
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| True or False? A higher education outcome for Asians is one possible explanation for the fact that majority of Asians work in the white-collar occupations. |
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How many Different Federal Laws prohibit Discrimiantion based on sexual orientation?
a. None
b. 1
c. 2
d. 4 |
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The Commodity Agriculture is based on what four (4) factors of production? |
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- land
- labor
- capital
- and management or entrepreneurship
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| Texas executes ___% of death row population. |
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| Who was known for his research and extension of scientific agriculture as well as the "plant doctor?" |
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| Crops Native to North America include: (9) |
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- corn
- beans
- squash
- tomatoes
- "Irish" potatoes
- chilli peppers
- yams
- peanuts
- pumpkins
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| Crops NOT native to North America include: (9) |
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- wheat
- oats
- barley
- onions
- peas
- watermelons
- cattle
- horses
- hogs
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| There are very rare cases of _________ being charged with the death penalty. |
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| True or False? Texas has 335 people on death row and has an extremely fast execution rate. |
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| During the second half of the 19th century, the dominate crop in terms of exports and cash for Texas was: |
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| What is the #1 type of welfare fraud? |
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| True or False? In the course text book Rural America composed of 2,288 counties. |
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| What are the way(s) that one abuses welfare via food stamps? |
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- Use pin card for money
- Sell pin and card
- Cash the card without getting food for/with it
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| True or False? Welfare fraud is considered one of the fastest growing crimes in Amererica. |
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Why do people immigrate to America?
a. Seek jobs
b. Enjoy the promises of America
c. Raise a family
d. All of the above |
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| The five letter acronym LULAC stands for: |
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| League of United Latin American Citizens |
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| True or False? The period of migrants known as "The Flood" made up the majority of the employees in steel, coal, automobile, textile, and garment production industries. |
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| Non-Traditional Agriculture and Sustainablility is based on: |
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| treating the land right by means of small farms |
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Which of the following is not a step to gain citizenship?
a. Must be at least 18 years of age
b. Must be able to read, write, and speak in English
c. Must travel to each capital of each state in America
d. Must pay $595.00 fee for the application process |
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| c. Must travel to each capital of each state in America |
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| True or False? Cesar Chavez gained rights for immigrant farm workers through violent protest. |
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| True or False? The 2010 census is the first census to let gay couples report as married. |
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Who was the first openly gay individual to hold a major political position?
a. Jackie Walker
b. Jim McGreevey
c. Harvey Milk
d. Rachel Maddow
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| Muslims fast during the month of: |
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| Which Americans first immigrated to the U.S. during the California gold rush and later to work on the railroads? |
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| Who is the first holy prophet of Islam? |
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| Who is the last holy prophet of Islam? |
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| According to the presentation and reading Agriculture in Texas--Past, Present, and Future, the Caddo Indians did all of the following EXCEPT: (3&3) |
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- lived in permanent villages
- cultivated corn, beans, and squash, w/ hunting and gathering to supplement the crops
- prepared fields for planting by burning and girdling
- DID NOT keep livestock,
- were NOT nomadic
- DID NOT live in teepees
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| Which of the following is the day that all Jews observe as a holiday and no work is done? |
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| Who is famous for creating over 300 uses for the peanut? |
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All are states that grant a Marriage License to Same Sex Marriage EXCEPT:
a. New York
b. Iowa
c. Massachusetts
d. Vermont |
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| Modern Texas agriculture evolved from the agriculture of prehistoric Texans and agricultural practices from: (3) |
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| What university has the highest amount of revenue received from athletics? |
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Which of the following are reasons collegiate athletes get paid? (4) |
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- Provide incentives for athletes
- Reduce point shaving and illegal activities
- Stay in to finish their college degree
- Coaches are paid and endorsed
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| True or False? Most College athletes spend more time in practice every day than in class. |
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| The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ppolicy was signed by which president? |
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| Which article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice refers to sexual activities in the military? |
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| True or False? You can be discharged from the military for being gay/lesbian. |
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Which one of these activities was mentioned as a way for children to learn values in school?
a. Watching TV
b. Class circles
c. Detention
d. Recess
e. B and D |
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| e. B and D (Class Circles and Recess) |
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| True or False? One social theorist stated that public schools are the "Foundation of Democracy." |
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Values are:
a. The ideas and beliefs we view and hold as special
b. Things that really bother us.
c. Better when you have less
d. Most likely to fade, so why bother having them
e. Impossible for children to learn |
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| a. The ideas and beliefs we view and hold as special |
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What is an arguement against corporal punishment in schools?
a. Discipline should be for the parents
b. Injuries occur
c. Teachers could abuse their authority and use force when unnecessary
d. Some kids don't respond to this tactic of punishment
e. All of the above |
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| True or False? There is still corporal punishment allowed in some schools today, regulated by law. |
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| All schools named "University of ________" are of what Land Grant? (2 Exceptions) |
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| 1862; Except: Univ of Arkansas (Pine Bluff) and Univ of Maryland--Eastern Shore |
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| All " _________ State University" schools are of what Land Grant? (5 Exceptions) |
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1862; Except: Delaware, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia
"DK Swallows TVs" |
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| All "A&M" schools are of what Land Grant? (1 Exception) |
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| All Indian named schools are of what Land Grant? (1 Exception) |
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| 1994; Except: Fort Valley State (which is 1890) |
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| All Communicty colleges are of what Land Grant? (3 Exceptions) |
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| 1994; Except: American Samoa Community College, Northern Marianas College, and College of Micronesia (all 1862, all random non-50 states schools) |
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| Comparison of named universities that are exceptions: (5&4) |
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1890
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Auburn
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Alcorn
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Purdue
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Tuskeegee
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Rutgers
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Langston
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Cornel
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