Social Studies Test Set 13

This Social Studies practice test is a part of our GED exam prep.

Each question has several answer choices.

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

A.U.S. permanent resident

B.at least 25 years old

C.at least 30 years old

D.U.S. citizen

Question 1 of 10

2. Who would a citizen contact about a problem with city roads?

A.the county commissioner

B.the president

C.the governor

D.the mayor

Question 2 of 10

3. Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

A.military officers

B.elected officials

C.interest groups

D.circuit judges

Question 3 of 10

4. Which option presents a clear point of view?

A.bias

B.metaphor

C.propaganda

D.symbolism

Question 4 of 10

5. Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

A.watching political debates on television

B.discussing political issues at work

C.collecting opinions for a yearbook

D.gathering signatures for a petition

Question 5 of 10

6. Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

A.working in the U.S. for at least five years

B.passing a U.S. history and government exam

C.being born to American parents

D.serving in the U.S. military

Question 6 of 10

7. Luis owns a small store in the downtown business district. He learned that at the next monthly council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Luis is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, his business will suffer. Which of the following should be Luis’s final step in attempting to resolve this issue?

A.prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces

B.present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting

C.call council members with concerns about the proposed policy

D.survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue

Question 7 of 10

8. Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

A.Preamble

B.Bill of Rights

C.Article IV

D.Article I

Question 8 of 10

9. Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia. If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida’s shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed.

Who is responsible for resolving this dispute?

A.federal legislative branch

B.federal executive branch

C.state legislatures

D.state judiciary

Question 9 of 10

10. Which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?

A.U.S. permanent resident

B.at least 25 years old

C.at least 30 years old

D.U.S. citizen

Question 10 of 10

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GED Test Prep Tips

Taking practice tests is very important because they indicate what your knowledge gaps are. It’s important that you know what your weak points are so you can focus on learning these topics.

Research has shown that students who take frequent practice tests get higher scores on the real test.

Recent graduates have some good advice for you: don’t try to learn for all of the subject tests at once.

You are allowed to take one of the subtests at a time, so prepare for one subject area, take that test, and move on to the next subject field.

Postponement and pretexts are your biggest enemies. Please adopt a learning schedule and stick to it.

The second common mistake that leads to failing the test is the fact that students spend too much time on one question and end up not making it through the whole test.

Time management is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to passing the high school equivalency test.

Last Updated on April 18, 2021.