5004 Elementary Education Social Studies Subtest Version 1

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Question 1
Gold discovered in 1848 Thousands of people traveled to the West Chinese immigration increased These factors had the most immediate impact on which of the following states?
A. Texas
B. Montana
C. Alaska
D. California
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gold rush 1848 drew to California, increasing population and immigration. Texas oil later. Montana mining later. Alaska gold later. California direct impact.
Question 2
Which of the following constitutional check on the president's power to veto a bill?
A. State legislature can approve the bill through a majority vote
B. Congress can request that the Supreme Court review the vote
C. States can hold a popular vote to approve the bill.
D. Congress can execute the vote with a two-third vote of both houses
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Congress overrides veto with 2/3 vote both houses. States not. Supreme not review veto. Popular vote not. Override checks executive.
Question 3
A government is transparent if it
A. allows its citizens access to government records
B. has a high rate of voter turnout
C. emphasizes a decisive rather than a deliberative policy-making process
D. participates in the political socialization of its youth population
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Transparency via access to records. Turnout participation. Decisive efficiency. Socialization education. Access promotes accountability.
Question 4
What is a responsibility of citizenship according to Jefferson's assertion in this passage?
A. Taking a stand on issues
B. Donating money to political campaigns
C. Keeping the press free from bias
D. Being an informed decision maker
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jefferson emphasizes informed via newspapers and reading. Stand active. Donating support. Bias free press role. Informed key to opinion.
Question 5
Which of the following amendments guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
A. First Amendment
B. Third Amendment
C. Sixth Amendment
D. Tenth Amendment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sixth speedy public trial. First speech. Third quartering. Tenth reserved powers. Sixth criminal rights.

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