FTCE K-6 Social Science: PRACTICE EXAM 1
Which of the following best describes a floating currency system? A) A currency that is pegged to a fixed amount of gold. B) A currency whose value is determined by the market based on supply and demand. C) A currency controlled entirely by government decree. D) A currency that remains fixed regardless of international economic conditions.
A currency whose value is determined by the market based on supply and demand.
What best describes the European Union (EU)? A) A group of countries that share a common military alliance. B) A group of countries in Europe that have a shared currency and economic policies. C) A global organization focused on environmental policies. D) A collective of nations advocating for free trade only.
A group of countries in Europe that have a shared currency and economic policies.
The primary function of money in an economy is to: A) Act as a store of value and facilitate trade. B) Create inflationary pressure in the market. C) Regulate production levels and consumer spending. D) Provide a method for governments to control wages.
A) Act as a store of value and facilitate trade.
The law of supply indicates that: A) As prices rise, producers will supply more of a good. B) As prices fall, producers will supply more of a good. C) As demand decreases, supply decreases. D) As prices remain stable, supply decreases.
A) As prices rise, producers will supply more of a good.
Which of the following best describes the Invisible Hand Theory? A) The market will naturally regulate itself when left to its own devices. B) The government must intervene to maintain market stability. C) Prices are set by external forces like monopolies or cartels. D) Consumer preferences are the sole determinant of prices.
A) The market will naturally regulate itself when left to its own devices.
Which amendment guarantees that powers not granted to the federal government belong to the states or the people? A. 10th Amendment B. 14th Amendment C. 13th Amendment D. 6th Amendment
A. 10th Amendment
Which of the following U.S. Constitutional amendments abolished slavery? A. 13th Amendment B. 15th Amendment C. 19th Amendment D. 24th Amendment
A. 13th Amendment
Which amendment granted voting rights to citizens regardless of their race? A. 15th Amendment B. 19th Amendment C. 26th Amendment D. 24th Amendment
A. 15th Amendment
Which amendment protects the right of citizens to petition the government for a redress of grievances? A. 1st Amendment B. 4th Amendment C. 6th Amendment D. 10th Amendment
A. 1st Amendment
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the legislative branch? A. Article I B. Article II C. Article III D. Article IV
A. Article I
The concept of judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to rule laws unconstitutional, was established by which case? A. Marbury v. Madison B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Dred Scott v. Sanford
A. Marbury v. Madison
Which U.S. Supreme Court case allowed for the establishment of judicial review? A. Marbury v. Madison B. McCulloch v. Maryland C. Brown v. Board of Education D. United States v. Nixon
A. Marbury v. Madison
Which landmark case established that a state may not impede a valid use of Congressional power? A. McCulloch v. Maryland B. Dred Scott v. Sanford C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Korematsu v. United States
A. McCulloch v. Maryland
Which of the following is a limitation placed on government by the U.S. Constitution? A. The government cannot favor one religion over another B. The government may limit free speech during wartime C. The government can impose high taxes without limitation D. The government can establish a national religion
A. The government cannot favor one religion over another
Which of the following best defines the term "due process"? A. The legal requirement that government must respect a person's legal rights B. The process by which the Supreme Court appoints judges C. The legislative procedure for creating new laws D. The military procedure for enforcing national security
A. The legal requirement that government must respect a person's legal rights
In the case of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruled that a woman's right to privacy extends to which of the following? A. The right to an abortion B. The right to marry C. The right to a speedy trial D. The right to vote
A. The right to an abortion
Which of the following actions was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education? A. The segregation of public schools B. The internment of Japanese Americans during WWII C. The denial of women's voting rights D. The limitation on speech during wartime
A. The segregation of public schools
What is the most likely effect of outsourcing jobs to developing countries? A) Increased job opportunities in developed countries. B) Decreased costs of production for firms. C) Increased wages for workers in developed countries. D) Increased national income for developed countries.
B) Decreased costs of production for firms.
What is a significant concern of globalisation related to economic inequality? A) Higher wages for workers in developed countries. B) Developed nations exploiting cheaper labor in developing countries. C) Increased consumer choice in all markets. D) Elimination of trade barriers between countries.
B) Developed nations exploiting cheaper labor in developing countries.
The main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was to: A) Increase political alliances between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. B) Eliminate tariffs and increase trade among the US, Canada, and Mexico. C) Establish a shared currency among the member countries. D) Control oil exports from Mexico to the United States.
B) Eliminate tariffs and increase trade among the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Which of the following is a characteristic of socialism? A) Private ownership of production means. B) Government regulation of the economy to ensure equality. C) Minimal government involvement in economic planning. D) A focus on individual profit maximization.
B) Government regulation of the economy to ensure equality.
Which of the following is the most likely consequence of a government imposing a price ceiling on goods? A) It creates a surplus of the goods. B) It increases the demand for the goods. C) It reduces the supply of the goods. D) It stabilizes the price without affecting the supply or demand.
B) It increases the demand for the goods.
The United States' embargo against Cuba, initiated in 1962, had the most significant impact on: A) Expanding Cuba's economy. B) Limiting Cuba's access to international markets. C) Strengthening Cuba's relationship with other global powers. D) Increasing Cuban exports to the United States.
B) Limiting Cuba's access to international markets.
In a monopoly market structure, the firm has the power to: A) Set prices based on competition. B) Set prices and control supply. C) Rely on consumer demand to regulate prices. D) Allow free market forces to determine supply and demand.
B) Set prices and control supply.
What happens when the demand for a good increases while the supply remains constant? A) The price of the good will likely decrease. B) The price of the good will likely increase. C) The quantity of the good will decrease. D) The price will stay the same, but quantity will increase.
B) The price of the good will likely increase.
Which of the following is a key advantage of a market economy? A) The government directly sets prices for all goods and services. B) The prices of goods and services are determined by supply and demand. C) Production decisions are made solely by the government. D) Consumers have limited influence over prices.
B) The prices of goods and services are determined by supply and demand.
Which amendment granted women the right to vote? A. 15th Amendment B. 19th Amendment C. 26th Amendment D. 14th Amendment
B. 19th Amendment
Which of the following is a feature of the U.S. federal system? A. States are not allowed to create their own laws B. Both state and national governments share powers C. The national government is responsible for all laws D. State governments cannot raise taxes
B. Both state and national governments share powers
Which U.S. court decision ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional? A. Plessy v. Ferguson B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Dred Scott v. Sanford D. Miranda v. Arizona
B. Brown v. Board of Education
Which landmark case ruled that the principle of "separate but equal" was unconstitutional? A. Plessy v. Ferguson B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Roe v. Wade D. Tinker v. Des Moines
B. Brown v. Board of Education
Which of the following statements is true about the U.S. Electoral College system? A. The President is elected by popular vote nationwide. B. Each state's number of electoral votes is equal to the number of its senators and representatives in Congress. C. The winner of the national popular vote automatically wins the election. D. The Electoral College is only used in presidential elections, not for selecting members of Congress.
B. Each state's number of electoral votes is equal to the number of its senators and representatives in Congress.
The right to an attorney, even if the defendant cannot afford one, was established by which Supreme Court case? A. Miranda v. Arizona B. Gideon v. Wainwright C. Brown v. Board of Education D. Tinker v. Des Moines
B. Gideon v. Wainwright
Which of the following was a significant effect of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright? A. It extended the right to free speech to schools B. It established the requirement for providing legal counsel to poor defendants C. It ended segregation in public schools D. It expanded voting rights to all U.S. citizens
B. It established the requirement for providing legal counsel to poor defendants
In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II? A. Dred Scott v. Sanford B. Korematsu v. United States C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Roe v. Wade
B. Korematsu v. United States
Which of the following is a key feature of a federal system of government? A. The president has absolute authority over state matters B. Power is divided between national and state governments C. States are entirely independent of the national government D. The national government only governs foreign affairs
B. Power is divided between national and state governments
Which of the following rights is explicitly protected by the Fifth Amendment? A. Freedom of religion B. Protection against self-incrimination C. Right to a speedy trial D. Right to petition the government
B. Protection against self-incrimination
Which of the following rights is protected by the Fourth Amendment? A. Freedom of speech B. Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures C. Right to a trial by jury D. Right to a speedy trial
B. Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
Which of the following is a feature of the U.S. legal system's adversarial process? A. The judge determines the outcome of the case without a jury B. The government is required to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt C. The judge acts as a mediator between the parties D. Defendants are automatically guilty unless proven innocent
B. The government is required to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following best describes the principle of "popular sovereignty"? A. The belief that the monarch has the divine right to rule B. The idea that government derives its power from the consent of the people C. The idea that the judiciary has final authority over the government D. The belief that the people are inherently corrupt and need to be governed
B. The idea that government derives its power from the consent of the people
Which of the following is a key power granted to Congress under Article I of the U.S. Constitution? A. The power to appoint federal judges B. The power to regulate interstate commerce C. The power to pardon individuals convicted of crimes D. The power to declare war on foreign nations
B. The power to regulate interstate commerce
What was the key ruling in the U.S. v. Nixon case? A. The president has absolute immunity from judicial process B. The president is not above the law and must provide evidence in criminal cases C. The president can impose taxes without Congress' approval D. The president can declare war without Congressional approval
B. The president is not above the law and must provide evidence in criminal cases
Which of the following is a fundamental function of government as described in the U.S. Constitution? A. To control the economy B. To make laws and protect citizens' rights C. To promote religious beliefs D. To eliminate all forms of taxation
B. To make laws and protect citizens' rights
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of specialization in international trade? A) A country that produces a wide variety of goods. B) A country that only trades with neighboring countries. C) A country that focuses on producing a good at the lowest opportunity cost. D) A country that avoids participating in global trade.
C) A country that focuses on producing a good at the lowest opportunity cost.
Which of the following is most likely to result from an increase in consumer purchasing power? A) A decrease in the demand for luxury goods. B) An increase in the supply of basic commodities. C) A rise in the demand for goods and services. D) A reduction in the prices of most goods.
C) A rise in the demand for goods and services.
Which economic system focuses on collective or state ownership of production and wealth distribution? A) Capitalism B) Socialism C) Communism D) Feudalism
C) Communism
What is one benefit of increased globalisation for developing nations? A) Greater wealth concentration in developed nations. B) The ability to produce all goods locally without international dependence. C) Increased access to capital, technology, and markets. D) A decline in the quality of life for citizens.
C) Increased access to capital, technology, and markets.
Which market structure is characterized by a few firms dominating the market and being highly aware of each other's actions? A) Monopoly B) Pure Competition C) Oligopoly D) Monopolistic Competition
C) Oligopoly
In a market economy, prices are primarily determined by: A) Government regulation. B) Producer's preferences. C) Supply and demand. D) International trade agreements.
C) Supply and demand.
What is the role of tariffs in international trade? A) To reduce the prices of foreign goods. B) To encourage countries to export more products. C) To protect domestic industries from foreign competition. D) To create equal trade conditions between countries.
C) To protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
The right of U.S. citizens to be free from forced military service in their homes is protected by which amendment? A. 1st Amendment B. 2nd Amendment C. 3rd Amendment D. 5th Amendment
C. 3rd Amendment
Which amendment guarantees citizens the right to a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury? A. 1st Amendment B. 4th Amendment C. 6th Amendment D. 7th Amendment
C. 6th Amendment
Which of the following principles ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful in the United States? A. Judicial review B. Popular sovereignty C. Checks and balances D. Federalism
C. Checks and balances
Which of the following is a power granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution? A. Interpreting the Constitution B. Vetoing state laws C. Declaring war D. Appointing Supreme Court justices
C. Declaring war
Which of the following cases ruled that African Americans could not be U.S. citizens? A. Plessy v. Ferguson B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Dred Scott v. Sanford D. Miranda v. Arizona
C. Dred Scott v. Sanford
According to Article II of the U.S. Constitution, the president is responsible for which of the following? A. Making laws B. Interpreting laws C. Enforcing laws D. Amending laws
C. Enforcing laws
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the executive branch of the U.S. government? A. Declaring laws unconstitutional B. Creating laws C. Enforcing laws D. Reviewing cases for legal validity
C. Enforcing laws
Which of the following was established by the 14th Amendment? A. The right to vote for all citizens B. The prohibition of slavery C. Equal protection under the law D. Freedom of speech
C. Equal protection under the law
Which of the following is true about the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution? A. It guarantees the right to bear arms B. It protects citizens from unreasonable searches C. It protects freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly D. It prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
C. It protects freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the U.S. legislative branch of government? A. Enforcing laws B. Interpreting laws C. Making laws D. Overseeing the military
C. Making laws
Which of the following forms of government is characterized by a single ruler who holds absolute power, often acquired through inheritance or force, and is not bound by laws or constitutions? A. Democracy B. Oligarchy C. Monarchy D. Theocracy
C. Monarchy
Which principle of government means that no one is above the law, including the president? A. Separation of powers B. Federalism C. Rule of law D. Popular sovereignty
C. Rule of law
Which document guarantees that the U.S. government cannot arbitrarily take away a citizen's life, liberty, or property? A. The Magna Carta B. The Declaration of Independence C. The Bill of Rights D. The Federalist Papers
C. The Bill of Rights
Which document in U.S. history outlines the fundamental principles of government and the protection of citizens' rights? A. The Declaration of Independence B. The Articles of Confederation C. The U.S. Constitution D. The Magna Carta
C. The U.S. Constitution
Which of the following is established in Article III of the U.S. Constitution? A. The structure and powers of the executive branch B. The creation of the U.S. Senate C. The creation and jurisdiction of the federal courts D. The process for amending the Constitution
C. The creation and jurisdiction of the federal courts
Which of the following Supreme Court cases expanded the interpretation of freedom of speech in schools? A. Marbury v. Madison B. Plessy v. Ferguson C. Tinker v. Des Moines D. Brown v. Board of Education
C. Tinker v. Des Moines
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? A. To outline the powers of the executive branch B. To list the rights of citizens C. To explain the reasons for establishing the Constitution D. To define the process for amending the Constitution
C. To explain the reasons for establishing the Constitution
In the U.S. system of government, what is the primary role of the judiciary? A. To enforce laws B. To create laws C. To interpret and apply the law D. To draft the federal budget
C. To interpret and apply the law
Which economic system emphasizes private ownership, profit-driven markets, and limited government intervention? A) Socialism B) Communism C) Capitalism D) Feudalism
Capitalism
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment? A. 1st Amendment B. 4th Amendment C. 6th Amendment D. 8th Amendment
D. 8th Amendment
Which article of the U.S. Constitution addresses the powers and responsibilities of the states? A. Article I B. Article II C. Article III D. Article IV
D. Article IV
Which of the following best describes a government system where power is held by a single individual who rules without the consent of the people? A. Democracy B. Monarchy C. Oligarchy D. Autocracy
D. Autocracy
The principle of comparative advantage suggests that nations should: A) Focus on producing the goods they can make most efficiently. B) Strive for self-sufficiency to avoid reliance on others. C) Reduce the total number of goods they produce. D) Pursue economic independence through trade barriers.
Focus on producing the goods they can make most efficiently.
What is an example of a trade barrier that might be used by a country to protect its market share? A) Import subsidies B) Reduced labor costs C) Government subsidy to domestic industries D) Increased market demand
Government subsidy to domestic industries
In a free-market economy, competition leads to: A) Higher prices for consumers. B) Lower quality products. C) Greater efficiency and innovation. D) Increased government regulation.
Greater efficiency and innovation.
What is the key characteristic of monopolistic competition? A) High barriers to entry B) Limited product differentiation C) Low barriers to entry and product differentiation D) Complete control of the market by one firm
Low barriers to entry and product differentiation
Which of the following would most likely occur during a surplus in the market? A) Prices increase and supply decreases. B) Prices decrease and demand increases. C) Prices decrease and supply increases. D) Prices increase and demand decreases.
Prices decrease and demand increases.
In a capitalist system, what is most likely to happen when demand exceeds supply? A) Prices will fall. B) Prices will remain stable. C) Producers will increase supply. D) Prices will rise.
Prices will rise.
Which market structure is characterized by many firms producing nearly identical products, where consumers typically choose based on price? A) Monopolistic Competition B) Monopoly C) Pure Competition D) Oligopoly
Pure Competition
What is the primary role of OPEC in the global economy? A) To regulate the international trade of consumer goods. B) To control the production and distribution of oil. C) To establish tariffs on goods and services. D) To set regulations for global financial institutions.
To control the production and distribution of oil.
What of the following was considered the turning point of the American Revolution? a) Battle of Saratoga b) Battle of Bunker Hill c) Battle of Long Island d) Battles of Lexington and Concord
a) Battle of Saratoga
Who invested in the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492? a) Ferdinand and Isabella b) the Medici family c) Queen Elizabeth I d) Prince Henry of Portugal
a) Ferdinand and Isabella
In what way did the Magna Carta limit the king's power? a) It required him to confer with nobles before making some decisions. b) It required him to establish a parliament to be in charge of taxes. c) It required him to hold an election to determine control of Britain. d) It required a transition from a monarchy to a representative democracy.
a) It required him to confer with nobles before making some decisions.
Which of the following systems of government was created by the Greeks? a) direct democracy b) aristocracy c) republic d) oligarchy
a) direct democracy
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 primarily aimed to provide the federal government with which of the following? a) the ability to forcibly relocate Native American tribes from their homelands b) the right to eradicate slavery in the United States c) the power to regulate the establishment of new religious communities d) the power to regulate the hunting of American bison on federal lands
a) the ability to forcibly relocate Native American tribes from their homelands
Which of the following is one of the earliest known examples of laws established to regulate society and of the concept of the presumption of innocence? a) Two Treatises of Government b) Hammurabi's Code c) Magna Carta d) Justinian's Code
b) Hammurabi's Code
Many immigrants arrived in the United States in the early 19th century to take advantage of which of the following? a) economic opportunities in major cities b) high levels of available land c) low income tax rates d) religious freedom
b) high levels of available land
One reason the American Revolution is significant in world history is because it: a) adopted reforms from the French Revolution. b) set an example for future revolutions and constitutional governments. c) delayed the Industrial Revolution in Europe. d) ended British influence in the Western Hemisphere.
b) set an example for future revolutions and constitutional governments.
In the 1950s and 1960s, the ________ industry led to a rapid advancement in higher education and the technology industry in Florida. a) manufacturing b) space c) computer d) agriculture
b) space
Ferdinand Magellan is best known for which endeavor? a) the establishment of Jamestown b) the circumnavigation of the earth c) the discovery of the New World by Europeans d) the settlement of Australia by Europeans
b) the circumnavigation of the earth
The Quartering Acts were intended to accomplish what among the American colonies? a) to provide means to a free press in the colonies b) to station large numbers of British troops in the colonies c) to facilitate American independence d) to cause economic growth among colonial businesses
b) to station large numbers of British troops in the colonies
Democracy developed over time in many early societies; however, Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of democracy. Greece employed a direct democracy in which all citizens voted on every issue. This, however, is less practical with large populations. How did the US alter its democratic system to make it more practical for a much larger population? a) The Constitution determines the laws rather than having individual citizens vote on issues. b) Electoral college delegates vote to determine laws rather than having all citizens vote. c) Elected representatives vote on major legislation instead of individual citizens. d) The president decides laws by creating executive orders rather than having citizens vote on each law.
c) Elected representatives vote on major legislation instead of individual citizens.
How did the Appalachian Mountains most directly affect westward migration in the United States? a) Many settlers avoided the Appalachians and found roundabout paths to the west. b) Settlers often chose to utilize ocean-going routes west, lengthening the time it took to reach the western territories. c) Settlers utilized natural paths through the mountains and settled in those regions. d) Few settlers crossed the Appalachians and instead settled in the east.
c) Settlers utilized natural paths through the mountains and settled in those regions.
Which of the following groups of Europeans brought citrus to modern day Florida? a) British b) French c) Spanish d) Dutch
c) Spanish
What motivated Irish immigration to the Americas in the 1840s and 1850s? a) an Irish leader taking a position of power in America b) an increase in job opportunities in America c) a potato famine in Ireland d) a religious war in Ireland
c) a potato famine in Ireland
Which of the following was a direct result of the mass westward migration of white American settlers in the mid-1800s? a) urbanization b) the Louisiana Purchase c) mass production of railroads d) the forced removal of Indigenous people from their land
c) mass production of railroads
Which of the following incited the Boston Tea Party? a) the Intolerable Acts b) the Seven Years War c) the Tea Act d) the Stamp Act
c) the Tea Act
Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to migrate westward and settle the land between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Which of the following is a major long-term economic effect of this westward expansion by the United States? a) a heavy reliance on oxen and horses to travel b) the concentration of the craft goods economy in the South c) the expansion of agriculture and mineral operations in the United States d) a peaceful trading relationship with American Indians
c) the expansion of agriculture and mineral operations in the United States
Which of the following best identifies a major outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? a) America was granted independence from Great Britain b) The War of 1812 was ended c) The Confederacy surrendered to the Union Army in the American Civil War d) The United States gained territory previously held by Mexico
d) The United States gained territory previously held by Mexico
The English desire for colonies in the Americas was directly influenced by: a) the Civil War between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers. b) Parliament's increasing power during the 16th and 17th centuries. c) King James signing the Magna Carta. d) mercantilism and the creation of joint-stock companies.
d) mercantilism and the creation of joint-stock companies.
