GED Social Studies Version 1

Practice exam for General Educational Development (GED) under High School Equivalency Exams (High School Exams). 5 sample questions.

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Question 1
What is the mean number of people who became legal residents of the United States during this five-year period?
A. 1,119,823
B. 223,504
C. 5,599,113
D. 1,107,126
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: (1,052,415 + 1,107,126 + 1,042,625 + 1,042,778 + 1,062,040) / 5 = 1,119,823
Question 2
According to this graph, in which year did the U.S. government first achieve a budget surplus?
A. 1996
B. 1994
C. 1998
D. 2002
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Graph shows surplus first occurring in 1998 ($69B)
Question 3
Assuming that the majority of senators and representatives voted along party lines, which conclusion about the U.S. government in 2011 does the table support?
A. The party that passed more legislation could be anticipated.
B. The party that would win the next presidential election could be predicted.
C. Party divisions were a challenge to the legislative process.
D. Party affiliations are a requirement for congressional membership.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Close divisions (242R/193D House; 51D/47R Senate) create legislative gridlock
Question 4
Which basic assumption is only behind the speech?
A. Freedom of speech must be protected in schools.
B. Citizens can express their views through symbols.
C. Citizens should be able to express their views on issues.
D. Freedom of speech has some restrictions
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speech emphasizes schools' authority to limit disruption, implying restrictions
Question 5
Which statement is supported by the diagrams?
A. Only the vice president and the president pro tempore of the Senate serve in two branches.
B. Only officials from the executive and legislative branches are in the line of presidential succession.
C. The order of presidential succession is determined by the members of the executive branch.
D. The leaders of Congress are accountable to the members of the executive branch.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diagram shows only Cabinet (executive) and Congressional leaders in line

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