GED Social Studies Test #7

Question 1

What does Gross Domestic Product (GDP) refer to?

Accepted Answer

The total wealth of a country

Answer

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of a country's overall wealth.

Question 2

How many members of the United States House of Representatives are there?

Accepted Answer

435

Answer

The population of the state determines representation in the House of Representatives; but, by statute, only 435 votes may be cast per legislation.

Question 3

How often must the United States take a census, according to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Every ten years, the United States Census counts all of the country's residents.

Question 4

What was the Voting Rights Act's purpose?

Accepted Answer

to get rid of voting restrictions

Answer

To get rid of voting restrictions.

Question 5

What document's interpretation is used by the Supreme Judicial as a guidance in court decisions?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Constitution

Answer

When an appeal affects the United States Constitution, the Supreme Court exclusively hears cases from state courts.

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