Social Studies Practice Test Set 5

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1. 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 1 of 10

2. Where was the Constitution signed?

A.New York

B.Washington D.C.

C.Virginia

D.Philadelphia

Question 2 of 10

3. The Constitution uses the idea of a ... legislature, meaning that it has two branches

A.it depends

B.congressional

C.dual

D.bicameral

Question 3 of 10

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

A.the president

B.the governor

C.the mayor

D.the county commissioner

Question 4 of 10

5. 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 5 of 10

6.

September 11. Why did the terrorists attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?

A.Because these were symbols of American power.

B.Because they couldn’t reach to other places.

C.Because they wanted to destroy the United States militarily.

D.I don't know.

Question 6 of 10

7. Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?

A.county

B.state

C.municipal

D.federal

Question 7 of 10

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

A.interest groups

B.elected officials

C.military officers

D.circuit judges

Question 8 of 10

9. Anyone can propose an amendment to the Constitution and be heard in Congress.

A.True

B.False

Question 9 of 10

10. 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 10 of 10

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