GED Social Studies Test #6

Question 1

The head of the Executive Branch is?

Accepted Answer

President of the United States

Answer

The President of the United States is in charge of the Executive Branch.

Question 2

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects residents in the United States from:

Accepted Answer

Discrimination

Answer

In the workplace, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects Americans against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Question 3

The foundation of a market economy is _______.

Accepted Answer

supply and demand

Answer

Supply and demand are the foundations of a market economy.

Question 4

A mountain range in eastern North America. Which part of the country is it?

Accepted Answer

Appalachian Mountains

Answer

The Appalachian Mountains, more commonly known as the Appalachians, are a mountain range in eastern North America.

Question 5

What determines the number of members of the House of Representatives per state?

Accepted Answer

population

Answer

The population of each state determines the number of members in the House of Representatives.

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