Social Science

Question 1

The idea that it was the fate of Americans to explore and develop the entire country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, is called:

Answer 1

Manifest Destiny

Question 2

The first European country to come to the US and colonize Florida was:

Answer 2

spain

Question 3

Which statement is true about the U.S senate?

A-same # of reps for each state
B-the # of state rep is based on population
C- the # of state reps is based on size of state
D- a formula is used to determine the # of reps for each stage

Answer 3

A-same # of reps for each state

Question 4

What is the responsibility of the judicial branch

Answer 4

Interprets the laws

Question 5

What entity if U.S government has the power to declare war?

Answer 5

Congress

Question 6

What concept describes a government structure where powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are delegated to state governments

Answer 6

Federalism

Question 7

What part of the government can remove a president?

Answer 7

Senate

Question 8

A person is permitted a speedy trial in a court of law with legal representation according to the _____

Answer 8

Due process or 6th amendment

Question 9

What article of the U.S constitution establishes the legislative branch

Answer 9

Article I

Question 10

______ are appointed by the president

Answer 10

Supreme Court justices

Question 11

The senate holds all power except

Answer 11

Judicially reviewing cases against the executive branch

Question 12

What ensures one branch of government is not more powerful than any other branch of government

Answer 12

Balance of power

Question 13

Meridians and parallels are used for:

Answer 13

Determining location

Question 14

What is a monotheistic religion

Answer 14

A religion that believes In one or more gods

Question 15

What is the process to cultivate crops on the sides of hills to maximize land area

Answer 15

tarrace farming

Question 16

As a result of a new trade agreement, the price of imported coffee decreases. What happens to demand?

Answer 16

Demand increases

Question 17

If a country has a surplus of oil and stops drilling, what will the country most likely do in accordance with the laws of supply and demand

Import _____ ; export _____

Answer 17

Import more, export less

Question 18

A decrease in the price goods and services over time

Answer 18

Deflation

Question 19

Why would the government raise the price of wheat in agricultural markets

Answer 19

to protect farmers

Question 20

Which of the following strategies can a city government implement to mitigate the impacts is gentrification and maintain the cost of affordable housing?

Answer 20

Set a max price for rent in specific areas

Question 21

What type of economics policy includes where the government regulates the price of goods and services

Answer 21

socialism

Question 22

The economic philosophy that the government should not interfere with markets

Answer 22

Laissez-faire

Question 23

How did the U.S government ensure resources were available during wwII

Answer 23

Centralized control

Question 24

Why would the federal reserve increase interest rate

Answer 24

To mitigate a rapid expansion of the economy

Question 25

What anti slavery activist wrote uncle toms cabin?

Answer 25

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Question 26

Which philosopher had the greatest influence on the U. S constitution and is often attributed to the language regarding life,liberty, and property

Answer 26

john locke

Question 27

Which colony was settled by the pilgrims seeking religious freedom and a better way of life

Answer 27

Plymouth

Question 28

What best describes the French quarter of New Orleans

Answer 28

Cultural diffusion

Question 29

The treaty of fort Laramie in 1868 granted Sioux nation ownership of the black hills, which were considered sacred grounds for the Sioux. Which event broke the treaty?

Answer 29

The U.S government seized the land when gold was found there

Question 30

What was the major factor that enables the Europeans to conquer millions of native Americans

Answer 30

Europeans brought diseases with them to the New World which weekend the Native Americans

Question 31

The US was engaged in the cold war with which of the following countries

Answer 31

The Soviet union

Question 32

Who designed and carried out the Boston tea party

Answer 32

Samuel Adams

Question 33

Who wrote the Federalist papers

Answer 33

Alexander Hamilton ,James Madison and John Jay

Question 34

Which country was not part of the axis powers during World War II

Answer 34

France

Question 35

Approximately how far apart are degrees of latitude

Answer 35

69 to 70 miles

Question 36

What map feature shows a real object with accurate sizes reduced or enlarged by a certain amount

Answer 36

scale

Question 37

The _____ is a line that runs between Russia and Alaska and goes around political boundaries in the Pacific Ocean

Answer 37

International dateline

Question 38

Where are longitudinal lines farthest apart

Answer 38

The equator

Question 39

In the US which of the following are appointed by the president

Answer 39

The supreme court justices

Question 40

Who represents the state prosecution and criminal cases

Answer 40

District attorney

Question 41

Which article of the US Constitution establishes the electoral college

Answer 41

Article II

Question 42

Who conducts impeachment trials in the US

Answer 42

The Senate

Question 43

In Iran the government rules based on the Islamic doctrine which type of government is this called

Answer 43

Theocracy

Question 44

In a market economy competition does which of the following

Answer 44

Drives prices down

Question 45

Which describes the Florida law that allows Lynn honors to be compensated if the state takes her land for public use

Answer 45

Eminent domain

Question 46

If Cassandra has $500 in a savings account that yields 10% interest compounded annually how much money will Cassandra have in the account after two years if she leave some money alone

Answer 46

$605

Question 47

What is the most liquid account

Answer 47

saving account

Question 48

Which of the following documents was heavily influenced by philosopher John Locke

Answer 48

US Constitution

Question 49

What river the DeSoto discover while exploring the American south east

Answer 49

mississippi river

Question 50

How do you find out population density

Answer 50

Population density = population divided by square miles

Question 51

What Native American tribe had settlements in Florida

Answer 51

caloosa

Question 52

Which following countries is located in central America

Answer 52

El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Panama

Question 53

What is a series of locks canals and channels that connects shipping transportation from the Atlantic Ocean to the great lakes

Answer 53

The St. Lawrence seaway

Question 54

What does the US Constitution mandate of state governments

Answer 54

Maintain a republican form of government

Question 55

A _____ is when the ruling parties are part of the elite class

Answer 55

Oligarchy

Question 56

What is the market segmentation focus on personal beliefs, attitude, and Psychological influences

Answer 56

Psychographic

Question 57

What is a criticism a socialist economic systems

Answer 57

Centralize control of manufacturing create economic shortages

Question 58

What was the outcome during the Persian Gulf War

Answer 58

Global governing to identify, understand, or address worldwide problems

Question 59

What was the landmark a legislation that band employment discrimination, prohibited segregation, and outlaw all unequal application of voting requirements

Answer 59

Civil rights act of 1964

Question 60

First colony founded in the United States

Answer 60

jamestown

Question 61

Which of the following countries have mild winters in hot dry summers

Answer 61

Italy, Austria, Greece

Question 62

The formal name the United States of America denote which type of region

Answer 62

Political

Question 63

What is an example of the legislative branch in local government

Answer 63

City Council

Question 64

Which branch of government decides whether a law is or not constitutional

Answer 64

Judicial

Question 65

What US document states that the purpose of government include establishing justices and securing the blessings of Liberty

Answer 65

US constitution

Question 66

Philosopher who advocated for workers rights and is associated with socialism and communism

Answer 66

Karl Marx

Question 67

Founder of sons of liberty

Answer 67

Samuel Adam’s

Question 68

President Roosevelt gave this speech to Congress after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor

Answer 68

Day of infamy

Question 69

``` The great pyramid Hanging gardens of Babylon Statue of Zeus Temple of Artemis Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Colossus of Rhodes And lighthouse of Alexandria are known as what ```

Answer 69

Seven ancient wonders of the world

Question 70

What was significant for being the first self governing document in the American colonies

Answer 70

The mayflower compact

Question 71

Narrow strip of land that connects two large land areas otherwise separated by bodies of water

Answer 71

Isthmus

Question 72

Type of political system where rule is by a single leader who has not been elected but who took power through violence or force

Answer 72

Dictatorship

Question 73

Political system led by the representatives of the people. Each is chosen as a member of a political part and remains in power as long as their party does

Answer 73

Parliamentary

Question 74

Where the government is elected by the people. All the people who are eligible to vote have a chance to have their say shout who runs the country

Answer 74

Democracy

Question 75

A form of government where the rulers claim to be ruling based on religious beliefs and ideals. Leaders believe they are ruling by the word of god

Answer 75

Theocracy

Question 76

This form of government has a queen ir king who often has absolute power

Answer 76

Monarchy

Question 77

Form of government that consists of rule by an elite group who rules in its own interests especially when it comes to economy and lifestyle

Answer 77

Oligarchy

Question 78

Form off government where there is no government

Answer 78

Anarchy

Question 79

What type of economic system affords economic freedom,consumer choice, and economic growth

Answer 79

Capitalism

Question 80

Economic system where the means of production distribution and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole

Answer 80

Socialism

Question 81

An economic system where no private property exists and there is a centralized production and distribution

Answer 81

Communism