Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK (5511) Domain 3: Citizenship and Social Science Welcome to your Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK (5511) Domain 3: Citizenship and Social Science 1. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science Which economic principle is illustrated by the concept of 'opportunity cost'? A. The direct cost of producing goods. B. The benefit of the next best alternative forgone. C. The total cost incurred in production. D. The cost of labor and materials. None 2. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In political science, what does the term 'gerrymandering' refer to? A. The process of voting on a law. B. The division of a state into electoral districts to give one party an advantage. C. The act of a president vetoing a bill. D. The process of impeaching a public official. None 3. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What is the primary purpose of the United Nations? A. To regulate international trade. B. To provide a platform for cultural exchange. C. To maintain international peace and security. D. To promote economic development in underdeveloped countries. None 4. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The doctrine of 'laissez-faire' is most closely associated with which economic system? A. Socialism. B. Communism. C. Capitalism. D. Mercantilism. None 5. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The term 'Cold War' primarily refers to the political and military tension between which two entities? A. United States and China. B. Soviet Union and China. C. United States and Soviet Union. D. United Kingdom and Soviet Union. None 6. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What is the primary function of the World Bank? A. To regulate global trade. B. To provide loans and grants to countries for development projects. C. To handle disputes over international waters. D. To enforce international human rights laws. None 7. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In the context of global politics, what does the term 'non-aligned movement' refer to? A. A group of countries that do not form alliances. B. Countries committed to combating climate change. C. Nations aligned with NATO policies. D. States actively engaged in arms control negotiations. None 8. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What was the primary cause of the Great Depression in the 1930s? A. The collapse of the housing market. B. The stock market crash of 1929. C. The start of World War II. D. A global oil crisis. None 9. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What is 'judicial review' in the context of the United States legal system? A. The process by which Congress reviews judicial appointments. B. The ability of the judiciary to interpret the constitutionality of laws and acts. C. The annual performance evaluation of judges. D. The system of lower courts reviewing decisions of higher courts. None 10. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The 'Marshall Plan' was primarily aimed at what objective after World War II? A. To establish the United Nations. B. To rebuild European economies. C. To provide military aid to allied nations. D. To promote peace treaties between warring nations. None 11. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What is the main purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? A. To promote free trade between member countries. B. To provide a common defense against aggression. C. To coordinate educational exchanges. D. To regulate international fishing rights. None 12. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In sociology, what does 'cultural diffusion' refer to? A. The process by which a cultural item spreads from group to group or society to society. B. The decline of a culture due to external influences. C. The process of two cultures merging into one. D. The study of ancient cultures and their artifacts. None 13. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science Which term describes the economic policy of controlling trade between countries through tariffs, subsidies, and other regulatory measures to increase domestic competitiveness? A. Globalization. B. Mercantilism. C. Laissez-faire. D. Capitalism. None 14. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The 'Iron Curtain' was a term used to describe the division between which two spheres of influence during the Cold War? A. NATO and the Warsaw Pact. B. European Union and the Soviet Union. C. United States and China. D. Non-Aligned Movement and NATO. None 15. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What does the term 'hegemony' refer to in political science? A. A type of government where power is held by a single ruler. B. The dominance of one social class over others. C. The political, economic, or military predominance of one state over others. D. The division of a state into smaller, autonomous regions. None 16. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In sociology, 'ethnocentrism' is best defined as: A. The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. B. The study of the development of human societies. C. The integration of global cultures and economies. D. The practice of judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture. None 17. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What was the primary purpose of the 'Monroe Doctrine'? A. To support the independence movements in Latin America. B. To prevent European colonization in the Americas. C. To establish a trade alliance with European nations. D. To create a military alliance with South American countries. None 18. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The term 'glasnost', introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev, referred to policies that aimed at: A. Increasing military spending and power. B. Expanding the Soviet Union's influence in Eastern Europe. C. The openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union. D. Strengthening the Soviet Union's centralized economic planning. None 19. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In the context of global economics, what is meant by 'Bretton Woods System'? A. A set of policies for environmental protection. B. An agreement establishing NATO. C. A series of rules and guidelines for the post-World War II international monetary system. D. A trade agreement between the United States and European countries. None 20. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The 'Containment Policy' was primarily directed against which ideology during the Cold War? A. Capitalism. B. Communism. C. Fascism. D. Monarchism. None 21. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In political theory, what is the main distinction between 'realism' and 'liberalism'? A. Realism focuses on economic policies, while liberalism focuses on cultural policies. B. Realism emphasizes state sovereignty, while liberalism stresses international cooperation. C. Realism is about maintaining power, while liberalism is about promoting democracy. D. Realism deals with domestic policies, while liberalism deals with foreign policies. None 22. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution? A. The signing of the Declaration of Independence. B. The Boston Tea Party. C. The Battle of Lexington and Concord. D. The enactment of the Stamp Act. None 23. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The concept of 'social contract' is most closely associated with which Enlightenment philosopher? A. John Locke. B. Thomas Hobbes. C. Voltaire. D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau. None 24. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In macroeconomics, 'stagflation' is a condition characterized by: A. High inflation and high economic growth. B. Low inflation and high unemployment. C. High inflation and high unemployment. D. Low inflation and low economic growth. None 25. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The 'Schengen Agreement' primarily pertains to which of the following? A. Establishing a common European currency. B. Creating a defense alliance among European nations. C. Abolishing internal border controls among participating European countries. D. Standardizing educational systems across Europe. None 26. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What does the 'domino theory' in foreign policy suggest? A. The gradual increase in global influence by a superpower. B. The idea that a political event in one country will cause similar events in neighboring countries. C. The inevitable fall of dictatorial regimes. D. The concept of balance of power in international relations. None 27. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science In the context of the United Nations, what is the primary role of the Security Council? A. To oversee international economic and social cooperation. B. To provide humanitarian aid to countries in need. C. To maintain international peace and security. D. To promote cultural and educational advancement globally. None 28. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The 'Marshall Plan' was primarily aimed at: A. Deterring the spread of communism in Western Europe. B. Rebuilding the economies of Eastern European nations after World War II. C. Establishing the United Nations. D. Promoting peace treaties between warring nations. None 29. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science What was the primary purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) when it was founded in 1949? A. To promote free trade between member countries. B. To provide a common defense against the spread of communism. C. To coordinate educational exchanges. D. To regulate international fishing rights. None 30. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: Citizenship and Social Science The 'Marshall Plan' was primarily aimed at what objective after World War II? A. To establish the United Nations. B. To rebuild European economies. C. To provide military aid to allied nations. D. To promote peace treaties between warring nations. None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
