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GED Social Studies Test #10 2 Flashcards

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  1. The term "federalism" refers to:

    Answer: A system where power is divided between national and state governments

    Federalism divides governmental power between a central (federal) government and regional (state) governments. The U.S. Constitution outlines which powers belong to the federal government and which are reserved for the states.

  2. The Cold War was primarily a conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union over:

    Answer: Political ideology — capitalism vs. communism

    The Cold War (1947–1991) was an ideological and geopolitical struggle between the U.S. (democratic capitalism) and the Soviet Union (communist authoritarianism). It involved arms races, proxy wars, and political influence campaigns rather than direct military conflict.

  3. Which economic term describes the total market value of all goods and services produced by a country in one year?

    Answer: Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

    GDP (Gross Domestic Product) measures a country's economic output. It is used to compare the economic size and health of different countries and to track economic growth over time.

  4. The purpose of the United Nations (UN), founded in 1945, was primarily to:

    Answer: Promote international peace, security, and cooperation among nations

    The UN was established after WWII to prevent future global conflicts through international cooperation, diplomacy, and collective security. Its core mission is maintaining peace and fostering cooperation on economic and humanitarian issues.

  5. In a market economy, prices for goods are primarily determined by:

    Answer: Supply and demand

    In a free market economy, prices are determined by the interaction of supply (how much is available) and demand (how much consumers want to buy). When demand exceeds supply, prices rise; when supply exceeds demand, prices fall.

  6. The Great Migration (1910–1970) refers to:

    Answer: The movement of millions of African Americans from the rural South to Northern cities

    The Great Migration involved approximately 6 million Black Americans leaving the South to escape Jim Crow laws, racial violence, and economic hardship, seeking better opportunities in Northern and Western cities.