ASVAB Practice

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote international peace and security

• To regulate global trade

• To control world population

• To enforce international law

Which document outlines the fundamental rights of American citizens?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Federalist Papers

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

What economic system is based on supply and demand with little government control?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

What is the main function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which ancient civilization is known for its development of democracy?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Persian

What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It established the first democracy

• It limited the power of the king

• It ended the feudal system

• It created the British Parliament

Who wrote the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Frederick Douglass

What was the primary cause of the Cold War?

• Religious conflicts

• Territorial disputes

• Ideological differences between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

• Economic competition