GED Social Studies Civics and Government 5

Question 1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18?

Accepted Answer

26th Amendment

Answer

The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the national voting age from 21 to 18, partly in response to the Vietnam War draft.

Question 2

What is an 'initiative' in state government?

Accepted Answer

A process allowing citizens to propose laws by collecting signatures

Answer

An initiative is a form of direct democracy that allows citizens to propose new laws or constitutional amendments by gathering a required number of signatures.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a protected right under the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Right to bear arms

Answer

The right to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment, not the First Amendment, which covers religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Question 4

What does it mean for the U.S. Senate to 'advise and consent' on a presidential nominee?

Accepted Answer

The Senate must approve the nominee through a confirmation vote

Answer

The Senate's 'advise and consent' role means it holds hearings and votes to confirm or reject presidential nominees for positions such as Supreme Court justices.

Question 5

A state passes a law that conflicts with a federal law on the same topic. What happens under the Supremacy Clause?

Accepted Answer

The federal law takes precedence and the state law is invalid

Answer

The Supremacy Clause in Article VI establishes that the U.S. Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land, overriding conflicting state laws.

GED Practice Test

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GED Social Studies Civics and Government 5