Social Studies Practice for the GED

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If you're facing the GED exam, you'll need to brush up on your social studies knowledge! One good way to do that is taking a practice test. Try your hand at this quick social studies practice test with links to more questions at the end!

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social studies practice questions
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For the GED Exam
Question 1:
What is the importance of the U.S. Constitution?
A
The Constitution declared independence from Great Britain.
b
The Constitution established the U.S. government and guarantees rights to citizens.
c
The Constitution limited the power of the king and provided for three branches of government.
Question 1:
What is the importance of the U.S. Constitution?
A
The Constitution declared independence from Great Britain.
b
The Constitution established the U.S. government and guarantees rights to citizens.
c
The Constitution limited the power of the king and provided for three branches of government.
d
The Constitution established law in the U.S. and created a unitary system of government.
Question 1:
What is the importance of the U.S. Constitution?
b
The Constitution established the U.S. government and guarantees rights to citizens.
The U.S. Constitution is the most important document in U.S. government, as it established the system of government we enjoy and outlined the rights and responsibilities of government and citizens. It is also considered a living document. This means that it can be amended, or changed, to meet the needs of American citizens over time. The Constitution guides all government activities in the U.S.
Question 1:
What is the importance of the U.S. Constitution?
b
The Constitution established the U.S. government and guarantees rights to citizens.
The U.S. Constitution is the most important document in U.S. government, as it established the system of government we enjoy and outlined the rights and responsibilities of government and citizens. It is also considered a living document. This means that it can be amended, or changed, to meet the needs of American citizens over time. The Constitution guides all government activities in the U.S.
Question 2:
Which of the following best explains the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
A
The U.S. attempted to remain neutral in all foreign matters and act as a moderator on the world stage.
b
The U.S. followed an isolationist policy in which the country did not get involved in foreign affairs.
c
The U.S. followed a policy of non-aggression in speech but quietly built up military power to deter foreign aggression.
Question 2:
Which of the following best explains the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
A
The U.S. attempted to remain neutral in all foreign matters and act as a moderator on the world stage.
b
The U.S. followed an isolationist policy in which the country did not get involved in foreign affairs.
c
The U.S. followed a policy of non-aggression in speech but quietly built up military power to deter foreign aggression.
d
The U.S. followed a policy of containment in which the country actively worked to stop the spread of communism.
Question 2:
Which of the following best explains the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
d
The U.S. followed a policy of containment in which the country actively worked to stop the spread of communism.
The Cold War was a war of ideology that pinned democracy and free market economics against communism. The U.S. foreign policy during this time was that of containment in which the U.S. did all it could to contain communism to the Soviet Union and prevent communism from spreading to other countries. The fear was that if communism spread to one country, it would create a domino effect and many other surrounding countries would fall to communism as well.
Question 2:
Which of the following best explains the U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
d
The U.S. followed a policy of containment in which the country actively worked to stop the spread of communism.
The Cold War was a war of ideology that pinned democracy and free market economics against communism. The U.S. foreign policy during this time was that of containment in which the U.S. did all it could to contain communism to the Soviet Union and prevent communism from spreading to other countries. The fear was that if communism spread to one country, it would create a domino effect and many other surrounding countries would fall to communism as well.
Question 3:
How would a geographer classify the people displaced due to war or civil unrest?
A
refugees
b
immigrants
c
emigrants
d
guest workers
Question 3:
How would a geographer classify the people displaced due to war or civil unrest?
A
refugees
Refugees are people who are forced to leave their home for fear of persecution or death. Therefore, anyone leaving his or her homeland due to war or civil unrest would be classified as a refugee. Refugees typically do not want to leave their home country but feel that leaving is their only choice if they are to survive.
Question 4:
The United States has a free market economy. This means ____.
A
anyone can start a business but the government has strict control over all business activity
b
anyone can start a business and businesses are free to compete with each other for sales with little government involvement
c
the government controls the production, distribution, and sale of goods in the marketplace
Question 4:
The United States has a free market economy. This means ____.
A
anyone can start a business but the government has strict control over all business activity
b
anyone can start a business and businesses are free to compete with each other for sales with little government involvement
c
the government controls the production, distribution, and sale of goods in the marketplace
d
the government has little involvement in business activities but enforces strict controls on supply and demand in the market
Question 4:
The United States has a free market economy. This means ____.
b
anyone can start a business and businesses are free to compete with each other for sales with little government involvement
A free enterprise economy, also known as capitalism, is a system in which the government places few restrictions on economic activity. Anyone is free to start a business and businesses are encouraged to compete with each other for consumer sales. Capitalism drives innovation and invention as businesses must continually improve their product or service to stay ahead of the competition.
Question 4:
The United States has a free market economy. This means ____.
b
anyone can start a business and businesses are free to compete with each other for sales with little government involvement
A free enterprise economy, also known as capitalism, is a system in which the government places few restrictions on economic activity. Anyone is free to start a business and businesses are encouraged to compete with each other for consumer sales. Capitalism drives innovation and invention as businesses must continually improve their product or service to stay ahead of the competition.
Question 5:
Which of the following best explains how the United States changed as a result of WWII?
A
The United States emerged from the war with greater influence in Europe as a result of an Allied victory in WWII.
b
There were no major changes as the United States returned to normal life, just as it was before the war.
Question 5:
Which of the following best explains how the United States changed as a result of WWII?
A
The United States emerged from the war with greater influence in Europe as a result of an Allied victory in WWII.
b
There were no major changes as the United States returned to normal life, just as it was before the war.
c
The United States emerged victorious from the war and became a global superpower in military, politics, and economics.
d
The United States became a prosperous economic power as soldiers came home and filled many jobs in factories.
Question 5:
Which of the following best explains how the United States changed as a result of WWII?
c
The United States emerged victorious from the war and became a global superpower in military, politics, and economics.
After WWII, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the world’s two main superpowers. They had the most powerful militaries after the war. These two countries also competed with each other for influence over other countries, and they dominated the politics and economics of global affairs. The United States became a heavy influence in many places in an effort to prevent future conflicts.  
Question 5:
Which of the following best explains how the United States changed as a result of WWII?
c
The United States emerged victorious from the war and became a global superpower in military, politics, and economics.
After WWII, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the world’s two main superpowers. They had the most powerful militaries after the war. These two countries also competed with each other for influence over other countries, and they dominated the politics and economics of global affairs. The United States became a heavy influence in many places in an effort to prevent future conflicts.  
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