GED Social Studies Practice Test 12

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1. How many states must approve an amendment to the Constitution?

A.35%

B.75%

C.50%

D.100%

Question 1 of 10

2. The United States Bill of Rights guarantees which of the following rights of individual people?

A.freedom of religion

B.freedom of speech

C.public trial before an impartial jury

D.all of the above

Question 2 of 10

3. Which of the following statements applies to the United States Bill of Rights?

A.It is composed of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

B.It gave African-Americans citizenship rights and equal protection under the law

C.It abolished slavery and freed all slaves

D.none of the above

Question 3 of 10

4. The statement is part of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Identify how today’s political system follows the purposes of government found in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.

"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

A.The President enacts policies.

B.Voters elect Congress members.

C.The Electoral College elects Congress.

D.Congress enforces policies.

Question 4 of 10

5. Which branch of the federal government makes laws?

A.executive

B.legislative

C.judicial

D.none of the above

Question 5 of 10

6. Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?

A.county

B.state

C.municipal

D.federal

Question 6 of 10

7. Since the year 1990-1991, the number of students graduating from public high schools has increased. Public high schools receive funds from federal and state governments. Analyze the given data in the following graph and predict how increasing graduation rates could be connected with other U.S. policy objectives.

Which long-term U.S. domestic policy objective is reflected in the following graph?

A.career preparation

B.physical fitness

C.racial equality

D.public safety

Question 7 of 10

8. Weather is defined as ...

A.the state of the atmosphere

B.response to seasonal changes

C.the presence of severe storms

D.the temperature at a specific time

Question 8 of 10

9. The increase in technology has also increased the existence of world competition.

A.True

B.False

C.It depends

D.It's not clear

Question 9 of 10

10. During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?

A.Korean War

B.Vietnam War

C.World War I

D.World War II

Question 10 of 10

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Last Updated on November 20, 2024.