Study the graph below.

Which region probably required the largest increase in overall government services between 1980 and 2000?

Between 1946 and 1964, a large population increase, known as the "baby boom," occurred in the United States.

Which of these federal agencies will probably be most affected by the aging of these "baby boomers"?

Which of these is the most likely impact on counties experiencing population growth?

Look at the graph below.

Increasing the budget for which of these programs would most help the United States government prepare for the trend shown in the graph?

The population of Massachusetts has increased since 1970, but its representation in Congress has declined.

Which of these best explains why this has happened?

Which of these local population statistics would be most useful in deciding where to construct a public high school?

Which of these sources would be most reliable for determining interstate migration patterns?

Which of these is an example of government funding based on population?

Read the news article excerpt below.

The bill described in the excerpt above is an example of

A toy company is moving its main production plant to a Maryland county.

Which of these would be the most likely effect on the county?

In some eastern Arizona counties, the largest segment of the population is under 18 years of age. By contrast, in some western counties of Arizona, a large segment of the population is 65 years or older.

• Based on the information above, describe likely government goals in both eastern and western Arizona.
• Why do larger population groups tend to have more influence on government policy?
• Include details and examples to support your response.

Write your answer on the lines in your Answer Book.

Which of these activities is most likely a part of the United States Census?

In 2000, the population of Frederick County, Maryland, was 195,277, which was an increase of 30 percent from 1990.

Which of these contributed to the change in population?

Study the map below. Then answer the following question.

• Explain why the members of the Maryland General Assembly would support funding to build major league baseball and football stadiums in densely populated areas rather than in lightly populated areas.
• Consider economic, geographic, and political issues.
• Include details and examples to support your answer.

Write your answer on the lines in your Answer Book.

Look at the chart below. Then answer the following:

Which of these areas would most likely have experienced the greatest decline in tax revenue since 1970?

Look at the chart below. Then answer the following:

According to the chart, which of these areas most likely had to increase government spending for services from 1970 to 2000?

Over the past fifty years, many Americans have moved from the Northeast and the Midwest to the South and the West.

As a result of this population shift, the South and the West have gained influence in

Which of these government responsibilities is most related to the United States Census?

The Maryland State Highway Administration is considering a plan to widen three miles of a major route from two lanes to six lanes.

Which of these most likely caused this planned action?

If tax revenues decrease, what would be the effect on the state of Maryland?

Study the graph below and use it to answer the BRIEF CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE that follows.

• Using the information in the bar graph, identify funding decisions the Maryland General Assembly would make regarding money for local governments.
• Describe the effects these decisions would have on local government decisions.
• Include details from the graph to support your answer.

Write your answer on the lines in your Answer Book.

Read the news article excerpt below.

Which of these government responsibilities is most closely related to the activity described in the excerpt?

Reapportionment is based on changes in the

Look at the chart below.

Which of these is an effect of the population changes shown on the chart?

Which of these could result if a state’s population declined over time?

According to the 2000 census, the population of Frederick County increased by 30 percent since 1990.

Which of these most likely occurred as a result of the population change?

The United States Census Bureau projects that the percentage of people over 85 years old will triple in the next fifty years.

What federal government action could best help the United States adjust to this demographic trend?

A statewide poll of Marylanders showed wide differences in their reactions to issues such as crime, education, taxes, employment, and traffic.

Which of these most likely had the greatest impact on the results of this poll?

Why are the seats of the House of Representatives reapportioned every 10 years?

Study the table below.

Which of these predictions can be made from the table about redistricting after the 2010 census?

Calvert County grew 45% between 1990 and 2000. Which of these events most likely occurred as the population grew?