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GED Social Studies Test #4 2 Flashcards

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  1. The Bill of Rights refers to:

    Answer: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

    The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791. It protects fundamental civil liberties including freedom of speech, religion, press, and the right to a fair trial.

  2. Which factor most directly contributed to the start of World War I?

    Answer: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary

    The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914 triggered a chain of alliances and mobilizations that led to World War I. The underlying causes included militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism (MAIN).

  3. In economics, the term "scarcity" means:

    Answer: Resources are limited relative to unlimited wants and needs

    Scarcity is the fundamental economic problem: resources (time, money, materials) are finite, but human wants are unlimited. Scarcity requires individuals and societies to make choices about how to allocate resources.

  4. The three branches of the U.S. federal government are:

    Answer: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

    The U.S. government has three branches: the Legislative Branch (Congress — makes laws), the Executive Branch (President — enforces laws), and the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court and federal courts — interprets laws).

  5. The Industrial Revolution, which began in 18th-century Britain, was characterized by:

    Answer: A shift from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing

    The Industrial Revolution transformed economies from agriculture-based to manufacturing-based, using machines powered by steam and coal. It led to mass urbanization, new labor conditions, and significant social changes.

  6. The map shows that most of the world's oil reserves are concentrated in the Middle East. This geographic fact primarily affects:

    Answer: Global energy prices and international political relationships

    Oil concentration in the Middle East gives that region significant economic and political leverage globally. It affects energy prices, international diplomacy, trade relationships, and has been a factor in numerous geopolitical conflicts.