AEPA Social Studies 2

Question 1

Which Supreme Court case ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Brown v. Board of Education

Answer

Plessy v. Ferguson

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Marbury v. Madison

Answer

Roe v. Wade

Question 2

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To make laws

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To enforce laws

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To interpret laws

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To declare war independently

Question 3

Which Arizona-specific content should social studies teachers include regarding state government?

Accepted Answer

Arizona's governor serves a four-year term and the state legislature is bicameral

Answer

Arizona follows a unicameral legislature

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Arizona has no state constitution

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Arizona uses a parliamentary system

Question 4

Which geographic theme examines why people and places are distributed across Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

Location

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Place

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Region

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Movement

Question 5

A teacher uses a Socratic seminar to discuss a historical dilemma. What is the primary goal of this method?

Accepted Answer

To encourage collaborative dialogue and critical thinking through text-based discussion

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To reach a single correct answer quickly

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To assess memorized facts

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To reduce teacher preparation time

Question 6

Which economic system relies primarily on supply and demand with limited government intervention?

Accepted Answer

Free market economy

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Command economy

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Traditional economy

Answer

Mixed economy