GED Social Studies

Question 1

True/False: When prices rise, demand falls, according to the law of supply and demand.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 2

What is the name of the system in which each government branch has some authority over the others?

Accepted Answer

Checks and Balances

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Federalism

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Ratification

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Articles of Confederation

Question 3

Which option clearly expresses a point of view?

Accepted Answer

Bias

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Propaganda

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Symbolism

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Metaphor

Question 4

Which of the following is a legal requirement for running for Congress?

Accepted Answer

U.S. citizen

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U.S. permanent resident

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at least 21 years old

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at least 25 years old

Question 5

Who has the power of veto?

Accepted Answer

President

Answer

Congress

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Secretary of State

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Vice President

Question 6

What does a change or addition to the Constitution get called?

Accepted Answer

Amendment

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Ratification

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Veto

Answer

It depends

Question 7

Which trait is a foundation of liberty in the United States and serves as a long-term protection against tyranny?

Accepted Answer

the rule of law

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the elastic clause

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the commerce clause

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the right to trial

Question 8

Which department is in charge of border security in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security

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The Department of Defense

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The Department of the Interior

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The State Department

Question 9

Human rights crimes are being tolerated in a country with substantial economic connections to the United States. 
Which is the most appropriate first response in light of US foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

Initiate diplomatic talks

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Initiate a military operation

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Initiate a trade ban

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Initiate public protests

Question 10

Which of these is the outcome of the two-party system in America?

Accepted Answer

Politicians adopt broad opinions to appeal to the largest number of people as possible.

Answer

The American voting public has many options to choose from.

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Fundraising and campaign advertising plays a small role in determining the winner.

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The media is generally unable to predict which of the two major parties will win an election.