Social Studies M-Step Prep

Front

Which event in the United States has the greatest effect on other countries? Options: the election of a new governor, The election of a new President, The signing of a Michigan tax law, The building of a public high school

Back

The election of a new President

Front

Based on the Declaration of Independence, what should be the main goal of the government? Options: Making laws, Fighting wars, Taxing citizens, Protecting rights

Back

Protecting rights

Front

Why would the Mayor of Flint want a new automobile factory in the city?

Back

To create jobs

Front

Which feature is a human characteristic of Michigan? Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, Michigan sand dunes, Michigan copper region

Back

Mackinac Bridge

Front

How does increased oil usage around the world affect the United States?

Back

Citizens pay more for gasoline

Front

What economic term describes the cost of borrowing money from a bank?

Back

Interest

Front

What is a benefit of borrowing money from a bank to purchase a car?

Back

The car is paid for over a long period of time.

Front

What level of government regulates imports from other countries?

Back

Federal

Front

During the 1600s, why did French settlers cooperate with local Native Americans?

Back

To trade for fur

Front

What sentence best explains why many people in the United States live in suburbs and work in cities? Options: Steamboats carry goods between suburbs and cities., Canals carry passengers between suburbs and cities., Air transportation has reduced highway traffic., Expressways have reduced travel time.

Back

Expressways have reduced travel time.