Social Studies Practice Test Set 3

Last Updated on April 8, 2024.

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1. The number of members in the House of Representatives per state is determined by what factor?

A.population

B.Supreme Court ruling

C.the number of Senators

D.the amount of taxes collected

Question 1 of 10

2. According to the Constitution, how often must the United States take a census?

A.Every 3 years

B.Every 10 years

C.Every year

D.Every 20 years

Question 2 of 10

3. What is the lowest point in the United States?

A.Death Valley

B.Mississippi River

C.San Andres Fault

D.It depends

Question 3 of 10

4. How long is the term of service for a Supreme Court Justice?

A.6 year

B.8 year

C.for life or until resignation

D.4 year

Question 4 of 10

5. What is it called when the President rejects a bill proposed by congress?

A.veto

B.pardon

C.amendment

D.unconstitutional law

Question 5 of 10

6. The Supreme Court uses the interpretation of what document as a guide in court decisions?

A.Declaration of Independence

B.Social Security Act

C.Bill of Rights

D.U.S. Constitution

Question 6 of 10

7. Census data is used to determine ...

A.how many senators a state elects

B.school districts and how to distribute federal funds for education and transportation

C.It's not clear

D.It depends

Question 7 of 10

8. What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act?

A.to stop African Americans from voting

B.to stop women from voting

C.to keep voters from registering

D.to get rid of voting restrictions

Question 8 of 10

9. What is the largest state in the United States?

A.Florida

B.Texas

C.California

D.Alaska

Question 9 of 10

10. The Grand Canyon is the lowest point in the United States.

A.True

B.False

Question 10 of 10

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