GED Social Studies Test #6 3

Question 1

The Mexican-American War (1846–1848) resulted in the United States gaining:

Accepted Answer

California, New Mexico, and other southwestern territories

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Texas alone from Mexico

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The entire Gulf of Mexico coastline

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The Gadsden Purchase territory only

Question 2

In economics, "inflation" occurs when:

Accepted Answer

The general price level of goods and services rises over time

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Unemployment increases rapidly

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A nation's GDP declines for two consecutive quarters

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Interest rates fall to near zero

Question 3

The Trail of Tears (1838–1839) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The forced removal of the Cherokee Nation from their homeland to Oklahoma

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The westward migration of settlers along the Oregon Trail

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The march of Union soldiers through the South during the Civil War

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The exodus of Irish immigrants during the Potato Famine

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of "judicial review"?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional

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The Senate's process for confirming federal judges

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A judge's ability to reduce criminal sentences

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The right to appeal a court decision to a higher court

Question 5

The economic concept of "division of labor" (specialization) means:

Accepted Answer

Workers focus on specific tasks to increase overall efficiency and productivity

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Wealth is divided equally among all workers in a society

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Different nations produce only the goods they can make most cheaply

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Labor unions divide workers into specialized departments

Question 6

A map shows that major ancient civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, China) all developed along rivers. What conclusion does this evidence support?

Accepted Answer

Early civilizations depended on rivers for water, transportation, and fertile soil

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Rivers created natural barriers that protected ancient civilizations from invasion

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All ancient civilizations traded goods along river networks

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Ancient peoples preferred living near water for religious reasons