FREE NeSA Social Studies Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which document established the first framework of government for the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Articles of Confederation

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The Declaration of Independence

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The U.S. Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

Question 2

What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Accepted Answer

To explore and map the Louisiana Territory

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To find a new trade route to Asia

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To establish military forts in the West

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To convert Native Americans to Christianity

Question 3

What is the main function of the judicial branch of the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To interpret laws

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To make laws

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To enforce laws

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To amend laws

Question 4

Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The attack on Fort Sumter

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The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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The election of Abraham Lincoln

Question 5

Which economic system is characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods?

Accepted Answer

Capitalism

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Socialism

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Communism

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Feudalism