1. society
2. unrest and war

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Social Studies GED Practice Test
This test includes 52 questions, you have maximum 90 minutes to answer these questions.
1. Which of the following was an objective of the Marshall Plan?
A.
B.
C.
D.
To build an iron curtain in Europe
To help rebuild democratic countries after World War II
To divide Germany into democratic and communist sections
To build a large arsenal of nuclear weapons
2. Which of the following is not considered to be a development of the Scientific
Revolution?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Standardized forms of measurement
The improvement of telescopes and microscopes
The theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun
The geocentric model
3. Which of the following statements about the Declaration of Independence is
incorrect?
A.
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th,
1776
B. The Declaration of Independence announced the separation of the 13 American
colonies from Great Britain
C. Many American colonists wanted independence because they felt their rights had
been violated by King George III
D. John Adams was an opponent of independence who wanted the colonies to
remain part of Great Britain
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4. Which of the following statements about the market economy is incorrect?
A. demand refers to what customers want and need, as well as what quantity those
consumers are willing and able to purchase based on other economic factors
B. supply refers to how much of something can be produced to meet demand, or how
much suppliers are willing and able to sell
C. when the needs of consumers meets the needs of suppliers a market equilibrium
price should occur
D. a & b
E. none of the above
5. Which of the following is not studied in Regional Geography?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Continents as a whole
Regional characteristics of people
Regionalization
Unique characteristics of places
6. What happening provoked the USSR into constructing missile bases in Cuba?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Space Race
The forming of NATO
The Marshall Plan
The invasion of the Bay of Pigs
7. Which of the following is not an element found on a map?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
key
north arrow
scale
title
a&b
none of the above
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8. Christopher Columbus was the first European to step foot on America. When
Christopher Columbus first arrived in America he believed he was in India.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
9. Which of the following statements applies to United States Bill of Rights?
A.
is composed of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution was passed on
December 15, 1791
B.
was proposed to satisfy the fears of federalists who had opposed ratification of
the Constitution
C.
a&b
D.
all of the above
10. Which of the following statements about Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is incorrect?
A. The expenditures approach calculates GDP based on how much money is spent in
each individual sector
B. The income approach calculates GDP based on how much money is earned in each
individual sector
C. GDP is defined as the overall economic, social, and environmental conditions of a
nation
D. GDP measures a nation’s economic output over a limited time period
11. Which of the following statements about Columbus’ voyage of discovery is correct?
A.
B.
Christopher Columbus was looking for the Northwest Passage to Asia
Christopher Columbus referred to the people he found living in America as
Indians
C.
Christopher Columbus died without realizing he had discovered a new continent
D.
a&b
E.
all of the above
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12. Which of the following sectors is not considered as part of a country’s
macroeconomy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
consumer
business
government
foreign
a&b
none of the above
13. What is the requirement when proposing an amendment to the United States
Constitution?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Two thirds of the vote is needed in both houses of congress
Three quarters of the vote is needed in both houses of congress
Two thirds of the vote is needed in only one house of congress
Three quarters of the vote is needed in only one house of congress
14. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
handmade maps differ slightly from one another
the development of the compass led to the production of more precise maps
the invention of the printing press helped improve the uniformity of maps
computer software has helped mapmakers produce more precise maps
a&b
none of the above
15. Who was the first woman to run on a presidential ticket for one of the major
political parties?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hillary Clinton
Sandra Day O’Conner
Sarah Palin
Geraldine Ferraro
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16. Although advanced for its time, the Mayan calendar was inaccurate because
it__________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
was based on the movements of the Sun
was made up of 18 months
used a base 20 numeral system
calculated a year as having exactly 365 days
17. Which of the following factors encouraged the English to start exploration of the
New World?
A.
B.
the enclosure of common land in England made land for farming scarce
the practice of primogeniture meant only the eldest son could inherit family
land
C.
too much land in England was used for grazing sheep rather than for agriculture
D.
population increase
E.
a&b
F.
all of the above
18. 1. ‘Perfect competition’ describes markets that have one supplier dominant enough
to set the price of a product.
2. Market failure can occur if the quantity of a product made available by suppliers
does not meet the quantity demanded by consumers.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
19. 1. The Köppen climate classification system uses average temperatures and
precipitation to help classify climates.
2. The Köppen climate classification system uses humidity and evapotranspiration to
help classify climates.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
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20. Which of the following definitions of market forms is incorrect?
A.
an oligopsony is when there are only a small number of suppliers of goods or
services in a market situation
B.
an oligopoly is when there are only a small number of buyers of a product in a
market situation
C.
a monopoly is when there is only one supplier of goods or services in a market
situation
D.
a monopsony is when there is only one buyer of a product in a market situation
E.
a&b
F.
none of the above
21.When was the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution ratified?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1863
1865
1868
1870
22. 1. The main objectives of the French colonists in the Americas were to expand the
fur trade and develop agricultural plantations.
2. The main objectives of the British colonists in the Americas were God, gold and
glory.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
23. Which of the following is a factor when deciding on a market plan for selling a
product?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
the price
the product including packaging and presentation
the place to sell the product
the promotion strategy
a&b
all of the above
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24. Which of the following statements about physical geography is correct?
A.
it includes the study of how the physical characteristics of the earth interact
with and relate to each other
B.
it includes the study of how the physical characteristics of the earth are formed
and develop
C.
it includes the study of how climate, landforms, and water affect human
populations
D.
a&b
E.
all of the above
25. 1. The main objectives of the Spanish colonists in the Americas were to raise
additional income and escape religious persecution.
2. The main objectives of the Dutch colonists in the Americas were to expand the fur
and slave trades.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
26. Microeconomics is a branch of economics that focuses on which one of the
following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
consumer behavior
income distribution
government spending
net exports
a&b
all of the above
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27. 1. A key contains listings for all the important symbols found on a map.
2. A legend contains small illustrations and descriptions to explain the symbols found
on a map.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
28. Which of the following statements about the 13 colonies is correct?
A.
B.
the 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776
taxation without representation was one of the main causes of the American
Revolutionary War
C.
the American War of Independence started in 1776
D.
a&b
E.
all of the above
29. Which of the following is not studied in Regional Geography?
A.
B.
C.
D.
continents as a whole
regional characteristics of people
regionalization
unique characteristics of places
30. Why were some of the early New England colonies known as the Bible
Commonwealth?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
because local law was based on Biblical law
because a man’s position in church determined his political power
because they were controlled by the Church of England
a&b
all of the above
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31. 1. Opportunity cost is the cost of not doing the next best alternative.
2. Opportunity cost only includes financial costs.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
32. Where did the famous Oregon Trail begin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Portland, Oregon
Washington, District of Columbia
Richmond, Virginia
Independence, Missouri
33. 1. Many British colonists were frustrated with their government because they were
asked to pay higher taxes despite not being represented in the British Parliament.
2. Many British colonists were frustrated with their government because the Royal
Proclamation of 1763 forbade them from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
34. 1. Banks earn their income by loaning out money and charging interest.
2. The amount of money available for banks to loan out does not affect the amount
of spending in the overall economy.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
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35. Who is credited as being the author of the Declaration of Independence?
A.
B.
C.
D.
James Madison
James Monroe
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
36. Which of the following statements about the Supreme Court justices is incorrect?
A.
B.
C.
D.
there are nine Supreme Court justices
there is one chief justice and eight associate judges
Supreme Court justices have life tenure
Supreme Court justices are confirmed by the President
37. Who was the last leader of the U.S.S.R.?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
Vladimir Putin
Bill Clinton
38. Which of the following statements about the Declaration of Independence is
incorrect?
A.
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th,
1776
B.
The Declaration of Independence announced the separation of the 13 American
colonies from Great Britain
C.
Many American colonists wanted independence because they felt their rights
had been violated by King George III
D.
John Adams was an opponent of independence who wanted the colonies to
remain part of Great Britain
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39. In modern culture, first world countries are seen as having which of the following
characteristics?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
an advanced economy
a high standard of living
membership of the Western Bloc
a&b
all of the above
40. Which of the following is a form of voting where all votes on a ballot are cast for
candidates from the same political party?
A.
B.
C.
D.
secret ballot
absentee ballot
straight ticket voting
write-in
41. Which of the following factors is a possible reason for involvement in the political
process?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
desire to make a difference
civic duty
family tradition
high income level
a&b
all of the above
42. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles and the formation of the League of Nations
were attempts to______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
keep the peace in Europe
avoid economic depression
encourage liberal democracies without a strong executive
stop the growing menace of Nazi Germany
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43. How many representatives are in the United States Senate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
50
100
200
435
44. 1. The Emancipation Proclamation declared the freedom of slaves in the states that
were still in rebellion against the Union.
2. The Emancipation Proclamation did not outlaw slavery outright, and did not grant
citizenship to the ex-slaves.
A.
B.
C.
D.
both statements are correct
only statement one is correct
only statement two is correct
both statements are incorrect
45. During the Holocaust the Jews experienced which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
forced labor
mass killings in concentration camps
confinement in ghettos
a&b
all of the above
46. Why did the United States start to take more interest in foreign affairs in the 1880s?
A.
to find new marketplaces and sources of raw materials for its manufacturing
industry
B.
to develop military influence in the Pacific
C.
for humanitarian purposes
D.
to convert foreigners to Christianity
E.
a&b
F.
all of the above
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47. Which of the following reflects the correct order of the steps used in the scientific
method?
A.
a question is posed, a hypothetical solution is formed, observations are made,
the hypothesis is supported or refuted
B.
a hypothetical solution is formed, observations are made, the hypothesis is
supported or refuted, a question is posed
C.
observations are made, the hypothesis is supported or refuted, a question is
posed, a hypothetical solution is formed
D.
a question is posed, observations are made, a hypothetical solution is formed,
the hypothesis is supported or refuted
48. Which of the following is not considered to be a development of the Scientific
Revolution?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Standardized forms of measurement
The improvement of telescopes and microscopes
The theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun
The geocentric model
49. Which of the following was an objective of the Marshall Plan?
A.
B.
C.
D.
To build an iron curtain in Europe
To help rebuild democratic countries after World War II
To divide Germany into democratic and communist sections
To build a large arsenal of nuclear weapons
50. What act caused President Ford’s popularity to plummet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It never plummeted; it was low throughout his presidency
His decision to pardon President Nixon
His decision to run for election to office
His decision to raise taxes
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51. What political party was George Washington a member of?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Whigs
Democrats
Republicans
He was not affiliated with a political party
52. Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a perfect market?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The absence of regulation
Equal access to technology
All actors have total information about the market
No barrier to entry or exit
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1. B. To help rebuild democratic countries after World War II
2. D. The geocentric model
3. D. John Adams was an opponent of independence who wanted the colonies to remain
part of Great Britain
4. E. none of the above
5. A. Continents as a whole
6. D. The invasion of the Bay of Pigs
7. F. none of the above
8. C. only statement two is correct
9. C. a & b
10. C. GDP is defined as the overall economic, social, and environmental conditions of a
nation
11. E. all of the above
12. F. none of the above
13. A. Two thirds of the vote is needed in both houses of congress
14. F. none of the above
15. D. Geraldine Ferraro
16. D. calculated a year as having exactly 365 days
17. F. all of the above
18. C. only statement two is correct
19. B. only statement one is correct
20. E. a & b
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21. D. 1870
22. B. only statement one is correct
23. F. all of the above
24. E. all of the above
25. C. only statement two is correct
26. E. a & b
27. A. both statements are correct
28. D. a & b
29. A. continents as a whole
30. D. a & b
31. B. only statement one is correct
32. D. Independence, Missouri
33. A. both statements are correct
34. B. only statement one is correct
35. D. Thomas Jefferson
36. D. Supreme Court justices are confirmed by the President
37. A. Mikhail Gorbachev
38. D. John Adams was an opponent of independence who wanted the colonies to
remain part of Great Britain
39. D. a & b
40. C. straight ticket voting
41. F. all of the above
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42. A. keep the peace in Europe
43. B. 100
44. A. both statements are correct
45. E. all of the above
46. F. all of the above
47. A. a question is posed, a hypothetical solution is formed, observations are made, the
hypothesis is supported or refuted
48. D. The geocentric model
49. B. To help rebuild democratic countries after World War II
50. B. His decision to pardon President Nixon
51. D. He was not affiliated with a political party
52. A. The absence of regulation
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