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The questions for GED Social Studies were last updated at Nov 20,2024.
- Exam Code: GED Social Studies
- Exam Name: GED Social Studies Exam
- Certification Provider: GED
- Latest update: Nov 20,2024
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Which statement of opinion supports continued funding for projects such as those on the time line in the 1980s and 1990s?
- A . Scientific exploration of space is a waste of taxpayers’ money.
- B . Shuttles and rockets are too costly when people need housing and jobs.
- C . Scientific exploration has improved people’s standard of living.
- D . Few people benefit from space exploration.
- E . Explorers are in the business for personal fame and fortune.
Voice of America (VOA) is a U.S. government tradio broadcast whose goal is to "promote better understanding of the United States in other countries." VOA promises accurate and fair broadcasts that present news and information from many points of view and about many subjects.
Which of the following newspaper articles would most closely reflect the promise of the VOA policy?
- A . reports campaign issues from one political party’s point of view
- B . reports about a political speech from a variety of reliable sources
- C . ignores public officials who have different points of view from that of the newspaper editor
- D . presents an advertiser-sponsored account about famous people
- E . reports only the newspaper owner’s views on foreign trade
"When the power of making laws and the power of executing them are united in the same person. . . there can be no liberty."
Montesquieu
Spirit of the Laws, 1750
Based on the quotation by Montesquieu, which feature of the U.S. government illustrates a solution to the stated situation?
- A . three branches of government
- B . foreign policy
- C . universal adult voting
- D . civilian control of the military
- E . majority rule
Based on the tone and content of his speech, what most likely was the political role that Pericles held in Athens?
- A . He was a leader with little regard for public order and welfare in Athens.
- B . He was a champion of the divine right of kings to rule.
- C . He was the leading judge in the Athenian court system.
- D . He was a respected leader among the Athenian people.
- E . He was a supporter of foreign military leaders ruling Athens.
Exhibit: Based on the charts, which belief best reflects the changes in American living patterns between 1940 and 1960?
- A . Rural living became more attractive by 1960.
- B . Between 1940 and 1960, the percentage of people living in urban areas decreased.
- C . By 1960, about half the population was living in small towns.
- D . Between 1940 and 1960, the U.S. was becoming more suburbanized.
- E . By 1960, people were continuing to migrate to small towns and rural areas.
These excerpts are taken from which of the following documents?
- A . the American Declaration of Independence
- B . The Federalist Papers
- C . President George Washington’s Farewell Address
- D . the U.S. Bill of Rights
- E . the U.S. Articles of Confederation
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According to this information, which of the following is an example of an ecological disaster?
- A . millions of fish swimming to one particular area
- B . bears waking from winter hibernation and leaving national parklands
- C . an oil tanker spilling its cargo into the sea
- D . worldwide demands for fuel
- E . the fishing industry catching many salmon
The United States and Canada are multicultural societies.In 1995, French and English were official languages in Canada, and the government financed second-language instruction in elementary and high schools.In response to immigration in the early 1990s, the U.S. government funded bilingual programs whose main goal was to enable all U.S. citizens to read and write English.
Which relationship between language and national policy reflects the programs supported in the United States and Canada in the early 1990s?
- A . Language instruction is a private concern.
- B . National well-being depends on citizens’ ability to communicate.
- C . The government is managed by a particular language group.
- D . Law and order requires citizens to visit other countries.
- E . The government penalizes different cultures that cannot live together.
Which statement is a standard explanation in support of a property tax?
- A . It is a fair tax because everyone is taxed an equal total amount each year.
- B . It is based on dollar earnings; the more people earn, the more they will pay.
- C . Businesses should pay more taxes than individuals pay.
- D . The more people own, the more they should be able to pay.
- E . The less people own, the more services they will use.
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If legislators wish to increase voter registration in their state or province, which kind of bill should they introduce?
- A . shortens voter registration hours
- B . allows voter registration by mail
- C . reduces the number of voter registration sites
- D . lengthens voter residency requirements
- E . reduces funding for voter registrars
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