ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Reading Social Studies Texts Practice Test 7 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the passage: 'The United States Constitution is the highest law of the land. It was written in 1787 and has been changed, or amended, 27 times. The Constitution sets up the structure of the federal government and protects the rights of citizens.' How many times has the Constitution been amended?
- 17 times
- 27 times (Correct answer)
- 37 times
- 7 times
Correct answer: 27 times
The passage clearly states that the Constitution 'has been changed, or amended, 27 times.'
Question 2: Read the passage: 'The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was a struggle by African Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. used peaceful protests to bring attention to injustice. The movement led to important laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964.' What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
- To build new schools across the country
- To end racial discrimination and gain equal rights (Correct answer)
- To change the United States Constitution
- To elect a new president
Correct answer: To end racial discrimination and gain equal rights
The passage states the Civil Rights Movement was 'a struggle by African Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights.'
Question 3: Read the passage: 'The United States is made up of 50 states and one federal district, Washington D.C. Each state has its own government and laws, but all states must follow the US Constitution. The federal government handles issues that affect the whole country, such as national defense and foreign policy.' What does the federal government handle?
- Local school schedules and city roads
- State elections and county taxes
- Issues that affect the whole country, such as national defense (Correct answer)
- Each state's individual laws and regulations
Correct answer: Issues that affect the whole country, such as national defense
The passage states that 'the federal government handles issues that affect the whole country, such as national defense and foreign policy.'
Question 4: Read the passage: 'Taxes are money that citizens and businesses pay to the government. The government uses tax money to pay for public services like roads, schools, police, and fire departments. In the United States, people pay taxes to local, state, and federal governments.' According to the passage, what do governments use tax money for?
- To pay salaries of workers in private companies
- To fund political campaigns for elections
- To pay for public services like roads and schools (Correct answer)
- To send money to other countries
Correct answer: To pay for public services like roads and schools
The passage states that 'the government uses tax money to pay for public services like roads, schools, police, and fire departments.'
Question 5: Read the passage: 'The American Revolution began in 1775 when the thirteen colonies fought for independence from Britain. On July 4, 1776, colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the colonies were a free and independent nation. This date is now celebrated as Independence Day.' What happened on July 4, 1776?
- The American Revolution ended with a peace treaty
- Colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence (Correct answer)
- The first US president was elected
- The Constitution was written and approved
Correct answer: Colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence
The passage states that 'on July 4, 1776, colonial leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing that the colonies were a free and independent nation.'
Question 6: Read the passage: 'The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government. Congress is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members, with two senators from each state. The House of Representatives has 435 members.' How many members does the Senate have?
- 435 members
- 50 members
- 100 members (Correct answer)
- 535 members
Correct answer: 100 members
The passage clearly states that 'the Senate has 100 members, with two senators from each state.'
ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Reading Social Studies Texts Practice Test 7
Read the passage: 'The United States Constitution is the highest law of the land.
It was written in 1787 and has been changed, or amended, 27 times.
The Constitution sets up the structure of the federal government and protects the rights of citizens.' How many times has the Constitution been amended?