HiSET Social Studies Practice Test

Which event directly influenced the enaction of the Navigation Acts by the British Parliament in the 17th century?

The concept of "Manifest Destiny" primarily influenced which of the following U.S. policies or actions?

In the context of the Cold War, the term "detente" refers to a period of:

Which of the following was a primary goal of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815)?

The "Trail of Tears" is associated with which U.S. presidential administration?

The term "Reconstruction" in U.S. history refers to:

The Schlieffen Plan was a strategy used by which country during World War I?

The Zimmerman Telegram was a significant factor in which country's decision to enter World War I?

Which treaty ended the Russo-Japanese War and was mediated by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt?

The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in World War II primarily because it:

The principle of "salutary neglect" pertains to which country's colonial policy?

The concept of "jus soli" refers to citizenship based on:

Which of the following best characterizes the economic policy of mercantilism?

The "Iron Curtain" speech by Winston Churchill symbolically represented the division between:

The concept of "Spheres of Influence" in the 19th century primarily relates to which region's partition among European powers?

The doctrine of "Papal Infallibility" was formally defined in which council?

The "Great Fear" of 1789 is associated with which historical event?

The term "Solidarity" is most closely associated with labor movements in which country during the 1980s?

The "Scramble for Africa" in the late 19th century refers to the:

The "Balfour Declaration" of 1917 pertained to the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in:

The Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in World War II primarily because it:

In a federal system of government, how is power typically distributed?

Which of the following best describes the concept of checks and balances in the United States government?

The concept of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to:

In the context of U.S. Civics, "the rule of law" implies that:

What is the primary function of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

What is a key characteristic of a representative democracy?

The concept of popular sovereignty means that:

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

The system of federalism in the United States:

Which of the following is an example of the legislative branch's check on the executive branch?

In the U.S. government, the principle of separation of powers is designed to:

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses:

Which best describes the concept of "dual federalism"?

Which of the following best represents the concept of civil liberties?

How does the U.S. Constitution embody the principle of limited government?

In the context of U.S. Civics, the term "bicameral" refers to:

The principle of direct democracy is best exemplified in which of the following scenarios?

What role does the Constitution play in the American legal system?

Which of the following is a core principle of the American political system?

Which best describes the concept of "dual federalism"?

Which of the following principles is primarily demonstrated when two separate chambers of Congress pass legislation?

In the context of U.S. federalism, which power is specifically reserved for the states?

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

The concept of "separation of powers" in the U.S. Constitution is designed to prevent:

Which of the following best describes the concept of "federalism"?

The "necessary and proper clause" in the U.S. Constitution allows Congress to:

Which of the following best defines a republic?

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses:

The principle of "consent of the governed" is most closely related to which of the following concepts?

In a federal system of government, which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

The concept of "dual federalism" is best described as:

The Federalist Papers were written to:

If the time in New York City (Eastern Time Zone) is 3 PM on Tuesday, what time is it in Tokyo, Japan?

The concept of "continental drift" is best supported by the observation of which of the following?

Which geographic feature is primarily responsible for the isolation and unique biodiversity of Australia?

In the context of global trade, what role do straits play in geography?

The term "rain shadow" refers to which geographical phenomenon?

The term "megacity" is defined as a city with how many inhabitants?