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  1. Which of the following best describes the function of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

    Answer: Creates and passes federal legislation

    The legislative branch (Congress) is responsible for drafting, debating, and passing federal laws.

  2. If a rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its perimeter?

    Answer: 34 cm

    Perimeter of a rectangle = 2(length + width) = 2(12 + 5) = 34 cm.

  3. Which gas do plants primarily absorb during photosynthesis?

    Answer: Carbon dioxide

    Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose using sunlight during photosynthesis.

  4. The phrase 'a blessing in disguise' means:

    Answer: Something good that initially seemed bad

    A blessing in disguise refers to something that seems negative at first but turns out to be beneficial.

  5. Which planet in our solar system has the most known moons?

    Answer: Saturn

    Saturn holds the record for the most confirmed moons in our solar system, surpassing Jupiter in recent discoveries.

  6. What is the result of 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

    Answer: 1 1/2

    Dividing fractions: 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 1 1/2.

  7. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

    Answer: 13th Amendment

    The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, formally abolished slavery throughout the United States.