GED Social Studies

Exhibit: Which situation does Jefferson’s letter indicate he feared most?A . the legislative power to taxB . state rebellion against the central governmentC . the central government exercising too much powerD . a majority of people deciding an issueE . heavy tax burdens being placed on peopleView AnswerAnswer: C

Nationalism is defined as devotion to one’s nation.It can encourage positive civic participation for a more productive society.If carried to the extreme, however, it can cause widespread and violent international conflicts. Which of the following illustrates extreme nationalism in the twentieth century?A . the relationship of Guam to the United...

Which is the most likely reason for the UN’s interest in the economic issues of its member countries?A . Economic development often accompanies political stability.B . The UN controls many international businesses.C . The governments of most countries are not interested in economics.D . The UN hopes to sell Western...

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...

Exhibit: Why did President Roosevelt address the nation immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941? A . reassure citizens that international problems would not affect their daily livesB . encourage a national policy of isolationism in relation to the war in Europe and AsiaC . increase his...

Throughout history, neighboring countries have been likely to go to war against each other.Two neighboring rival powers, therefore, have often created a small country as a "buffer state" to separate the countries and to prevent war. Which would be the most likely characteristic of a country that serves as a...

Why is information about levels of hydrocarbons, CO, and CO2 most likely required in the inspection report?A . Gasoline companies lobby in favor of the emissions report.B . Most drivers insist on knowing this information.C . Foreign cars in the United States have different safety standards.D . The state government...

-- ExhibitC­ According to the Juvenile Curfew Act, which of the following should anyone under the age of 17 with a nighttime job be sure to do?A . get permission to work from the Metropolitan PoliceB . switch from a nighttime job to a daytime jobC . go directly to...

"Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others.We do not copy our neighbors, but are an example to them.It is true that we are called a democracy, for government is in the hands of the many and not of the few.But while the law...

-- Exhibit -­ At the end of the Civil War, at a time period called Reconstruction, the U.S. government planned to rebuild and re-establish the states that had been a part of the Confederacy. Supporting the former slaves as free citizens (freedmen) was one important goal of the federal government....