GED Social Studies Practice Test

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution mandates that government power should be divided among three branches?

The process by which the Supreme Court applies parts of the Bill of Rights to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment is known as:

What is the primary function of the U.S. Supreme Court under the principle of judicial review?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

In the context of U.S. governance, which concept describes the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime?

Which of the following best describes the role of the Cabinet in the U.S. government?

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

Which principle is demonstrated when citizens vote in national elections?

The "elastic clause" in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to:

The principle of "dual federalism" is characterized by:

The "Great Compromise" reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resulted in:

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is most closely associated with which concept?

Which of the following best describes the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803) in the U.S. legal system?

The "necessary and proper clause" of the U.S. Constitution is also known as:

"Soft power" in international relations is best exemplified by:

The concept of "federalism" in the United States refers to which of the following?

The "Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act" of 1883 was significant because it:

In the Federalist Papers, James Madison argues that a large republic offers the best defense against:

The "Iron Triangle" refers to the strong interdependent relationship between:

The concept of "nullification" refers to:

The "exclusionary rule," which prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in court, was established by which Supreme Court case?

The process of reallocating seats in the House of Representatives every 10 years based on the census is known as:

The concept of "fiscal federalism" refers to:

The principle of "popular sovereignty" in the U.S. Constitution asserts that:

The doctrine of "stare decisis" is an important principle in the legal system that:

The "Three-Fifths Compromise" was a constitutional agreement that:

The "New Federalism" is most closely associated with:

The Supreme Court's power of "original jurisdiction" refers to cases:

The principle of "judicial review" allows the Supreme Court to:

The concept of "eminent domain" allows the government to:

The "Full Faith and Credit Clause" of the Constitution requires that:

The "War Powers Resolution" of 1973 was intended to:

The "Commerce Clause" of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to:

The "Lemon Test" is used by the Supreme Court to assess:

The "Privileges or Immunities Clause" of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution primarily ensures that:

The "Articles of Confederation" were replaced by the U.S. Constitution due to their:

The "elastic clause" of the U.S. Constitution is significant because it:

The "Powell Memo" of 1971 is notable for its influence on:

The "Articles of Confederation" were replaced by the U.S. Constitution due to their:

The concept of "fiscal federalism" refers to:

The "Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions" were important because they:

The "Bricker Amendment," proposed in the early 1950s, sought to:

The doctrine of "original intent" in constitutional interpretation argues that:

The "Exclusionary Rule," which prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court, was established by the Supreme Court as a part of:

The "Virginia Plan" and the "New Jersey Plan" were significant to the Constitutional Convention because they:

The "Federalist Papers" sought to:

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

The "Federalist No. 51," written by James Madison, argues that:

Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?

The main purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862 was to:

The Emancipation Proclamation had which of the following effects on the Civil War?

The Watergate scandal led to which of the following outcomes?

Which event directly resulted in the first shots fired between British soldiers and colonial militias, starting the American Revolutionary War?

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution is significant in U.S. history because it:

The "Great Migration" of the early 20th century refers to which of the following movements?

The Alien and Sedition Acts were criticized because they:

The doctrine of "Manifest Destiny" was used to justify which of the following?

The "Three-Fifths Compromise" was an agreement during the Constitutional Convention that:

The primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to:

What was the main impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) on U.S. government?

The "Cross of Gold" speech, delivered by William Jennings Bryan, advocated for:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 addressed discrimination in which of the following areas?

The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 is most closely associated with:

The Missouri Compromise (1820) was significant because it:

The "Zimmermann Telegram" influenced the United States' decision to enter World War I by:

The establishment of the National Parks Service in 1916 was primarily a result of:

What was the primary economic reason for the colonization of Virginia by the English in the early 17th century?

What economic principle is demonstrated when a government imposes a price ceiling on rents in a city, leading to a shortage of available apartments?

Which economic theory is primarily concerned with the total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan on selling during a specific time period?

In the context of international trade, what does the term "comparative advantage" refer to?

Hyperinflation is most likely to occur in a situation where:

In economics, "moral hazard" refers to a situation where:

The term "fiscal policy" refers to:

What economic concept is illustrated by the Phillips Curve?

What is the primary economic function of the stock market?

The term "deadweight loss" in economics refers to:

Which of the following outcomes is a likely consequence of a country engaging in a trade war by imposing tariffs on imported goods?

The concept of "opportunity cost" is best described as:

Which of the following best describes a "progressive tax system"?

In economics, the "invisible hand" refers to:

What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve System 'the Fed' in the United States?

What does the Lorenz Curve illustrate in economics?

Which geographic feature is primarily responsible for the phenomenon of "rain shadows," leading to desert conditions on the leeward side?

The concept of "continental drift" is best associated with which of the following phenomena?

What principle does the Mercator projection map best adhere to, making it particularly useful for certain types of navigation?

The term "megacity" refers to a city that has:

The concept of "gross domestic product" (GDP) is often used to measure the economic performance of a country. Which of the following activities would NOT be included in its calculation?

Which of the following best describes the demographic transition model's "Stage 3"?

The term "cultural diffusion" refers to the process by which:

In the context of global trade, the term "bilateral trade agreement" specifically refers to an agreement between:

Which geographic concept is primarily concerned with the way that human activity is shaped by and shapes the physical environment?

The term "global south" is often used to describe:

Urban sprawl often leads to which of the following environmental consequences?

The concept of "carrying capacity" refers to:

The "Ring of Fire" is a region known for its:

Which of the following best describes the "green revolution"?

The term "demographic dividend" refers to:

What does the term "bicameral legislature" refer to in the context of the U.S. Congress?