Directions: Read Each Question Carefully and Write Your Responses Using

question 16

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read each question carefully and write your responses using complete sentences; an outline or bulleted list alone is not acceptable.
-Which of the following developments was most directly caused by the events described in the passage?

• A) The rise of evangelical Christianity and neo-conservatism
• B) The surge in migration from Latin America
• C) Shifts in political alliances in the late 1980s
• D) Political scandals at the state level

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Definitions:

Conscious Control

The deliberate use of one's awareness and intentions to guide actions or thoughts, often in self-regulation or decision making.

Employee Performance

The level of effectiveness and efficiency with which an employee carries out their assigned tasks and responsibilities.

External Events

Occurrences outside an organization that can impact its operations, strategies, and success, often unpredictably.

Basic Beliefs

Foundational principles or convictions that are accepted as true by an individual or group, shaping attitudes and behavior.