GED Social Studies Practice Test 1

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1. Which is delegated to the national government?

A.conducting elections

B.establishing courts

C.coining money

D.taxing citizens

Question 1 of 10

2. A change or addition to the constitution is known as a (n)

A.bill

B.amendment

C.article

D.law

Question 2 of 10

3. Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

A.the commerce clause

B.the elastic clause

C.the right to trial

D.the rule of law

Question 3 of 10

4. The poster below was placed in public buildings, businesses, and schools by a civil rights group.

What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?

A.electing candidates

B.regulating elections

C.improving citizens’ lives

D.influencing political appointments

Question 4 of 10

5. Dr. King dedicated his life to  ______ protest.

A.nonviolent

B.foreign

C.aggressive

Question 5 of 10

6. What are taxes?

A.Required payments of money made to governments by households and business firms.

B.A list of estimated expenditures for a given period along with ways to pay for them.

C.The way national income is divided among households in the economy.

Question 6 of 10

7. Use the map to answer the question.

Washington and his army attacked the British in which state?

A.New Jersey

B.Virginia

C.Pennsylvania

D.New York

Question 7 of 10

8. Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

A.confederalism

B.rule of law

C.right to trial

D.capitalism

Question 8 of 10

9. Consumers create demand for goods and services. When prices are low, consumers buy more.

A.True

B.False

Question 9 of 10

10. Elections to federal and state office involve _______.

A.I don't know

B.just the election

C.just the nomination

D.a two-step process: the nomination and election

Question 10 of 10

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Last Updated on November 18, 2024.