Social Studies Practice Test Set 5

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1. The first governing document of the United States was the ...

A.Articles of Confederation

B.Bill of Rights

C.Constitution

D.Treaty of Paris

Question 1 of 10

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

A.interest groups

B.elected officials

C.military officers

D.circuit judges

Question 2 of 10

3.

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 3 of 10

4. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a cause of the Great Depression?

A.The stock market crash

B.World War II

C.The failure of banks

D.The poor monetary policies of the Federal Reserve

Question 4 of 10

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

A.35%

B.75%

C.50%

D.100%

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

A.True

B.False

Question 6 of 10

7. 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 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

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9. Which level of government regulates drivers’ licenses?

A.county

B.state

C.municipal

D.federal

Question 9 of 10

10. Which branch of the federal government makes laws?

A.executive

B.legislative

C.judicial

D.none of the above

Question 10 of 10

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