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WorksheetsSocial Studies M-Step Prep
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which economic activity is most important in Florida today?
logging
trapping
growing potatoes and apples
growing grapefruits and oranges.
Which statement describes how the framers of the United States Constitution limited the power of the federal government?
A. They divided the service branches of the armed forces.
B. They divided power between the state and the territories.
C. They divided the executive branch of the federal government.
D. They divided power between the federal and state governments.
Which words in the Preamble to the United States Constitution suggest that the government has the authority to set up courts?
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
create a more perfect union
provide for the common defense
In which physical region is terracing most often used in agriculture?
coast
mountain
savannah
tundra
Which characteristics do most countries with a market economy share?
The people take jobs appointed to them.
The government controls the businesses.
The people run and own businesses.
The government provides citizens with money and land.
Which core democratic value was violated when the Supreme Court ruled in 1857 that enslaved people were not citizens?
Truth
Equality
Rule of Law
Pursuit of Happiness
Which item is an example of a private good?
city bus
family car
school desk
library book
Which type of business has a main goal of informing consumers about goods and services?
advertising
insurance
banking
transportation
What is the primary goal of entrepreneurs?
assembling products
managing employees
hiring an accountant
making a profit
Which economic institution represents worker negotiating contracts or salaries with employers?
credit union
labor union
corporation
bank
Which term explains why the official languages in African countries originated in Europe?
evolution
revolution
colonization
industrialization
The Great Compromise, made at the Constitutional Convention, is an example of which core democratic value?
Patriotism
Checks and Balances
Pursuit of Happiness
Liberty
Which change was a direct result of the Mexican War?
Settlers moved to Oregon.
Trade increased in Kansas.
The United States acquired Florida.
The United States acquired California.
Why did the Founders write this clause into the Constitution? The Senators and Representatives . . . and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by oath . . . to support this Constitution. . . . — United States Constitution, Article VI
to hold elected officials accountable to the Constitution
to secure the approval of the Constitution in the territories
to confirm the authority of the individual state governments
to ensure that the law would protect the interests of citizens
Why was the Indian Removal Act of 1830 contrary to American ideals?
It violated the idea of civilian control of the military.
It ignored the tradition of federalism.
It disregarded the idea of patriotism.
It neglected the concept of justice.
Which core democratic value is represented in this example? Daily News: Senator Given Speeding Ticket Caught Driving 30 Miles per Hour Over the Speed Limit.
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Which goal is held by the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies?
to regulate trade relations
to promote humanitarian values
to create regional cultural exchanges
to establish international economic ties
How are the Inuit people of Greenland similar to the Aleut people of Alaska?
Both groups relay on animals for survival in the cold weather.
The scarcity of water has taught both groups to be efficient.
Both groups have migrated over time from higher latitudes.
Warm climates help both groups to grow crops.
Which natural process shaped the Hawaiian Islands?
the movement of continental glaciers
the eruption of volcanoes
the flooding of rivers
the circulation of ocean currents
Which natural event frequently occurs in the Caribbean region because of the geography?
earthquakes
hail storms
forest fires
hurricanes
Which best explains why Texas declared independence from Mexico?
A. Settlers were not allowed to bring families to the region.
B. Settlers could not make money.
C. Settlers were not allowed to attend school.
D. Settlers could not live constitutionally.
Which belief is expressed by President Abraham Lincoln in this quotation?
Congress unable to admit new states will hurt its reputation.
A nation with opposing opinions about slavery will not survive.
A government unwilling to allow taxation will be conquered.
A President who is in favor of slavery will not be reelected.
As a public service, police protection may be used by which group of people?
citizens only
taxpayers only
anyone who pays service fees
anyone who needs the service
Which role is fulfilled in the United States economy by businesses?
providing skilled labor
setting taxes and user fees
producing goods and services
funding employee retirement
Which economic prediction might be made if the price of gasoline were to double?
Consumer use of public transportation services would decrease.
Consumer demand for fuel efficient automobiles would increase.
Households would consume fewer goods.
Households would consume more fuel.
Which is an example of a public good that governments provide for all citizens?
canned foods
clothing
interstate highways
housing
Which statement explains one reason why coffee is imported to the United States?
It can be grown more efficiently in other countries.
It is such a popular drink that there is a limited quantity.
It is so widely used that most countries grow it.
It can be manufactured using artificial materials.
Which outcome was a main goal of the European Union when it adopted the euro as its common currency?
to increase tax rates
to make trade easier
to establish workers’ rights
to encourage humanitarian aid
Why has the habitat of the South American rain forest decreased?
damage from hurricanes
damage from earthquakes
use of terrace and rotation farming
use of slash and burn agriculture
Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
Declaration of Independence
Federalist Papers
United States Constitution
Northwest Ordinance
During the War of 1812, why were the British interested in controlling the Great Lakes?
to maintain influence over the fur trade routes
to establish friendships with Native Americans
to maintain communication with the western troops
to convince United States citizens to switch alliances
Why is Harriet Tubman remembered as a heroic woman?
She published a newspaper about slavery.
She was a Confederate spy.
She led enslaved people to freedom.
She was a Union nurse.
If the voting trend established between 1996 and 2004 continues, what can be expected in Michigan’s next presidential election?
Voter turnout will be based on candidate support.
Voter turnout will be greater than 68 percent.
Voter turnout will be less than in 1996.
Voter turnout will be at a record low.
Which characteristic of colonial rule led the colonists to distrust a strong central government?
the powerful influence of the Protestant Church
the excessive abuses of power by the British King
the respected position of the British soldiers
the excessive land ownership by the Royal Legislatures
How can the legislative branch of the United States government check the power of the President?
A by supervising the presidential elections
B by declaring laws unconstitutional
C by overriding a presidential veto
D by appointing federal judges
What is the purpose of government according to the description?
Government Service
Economic Growth
Social Welfare
Education
What does the Market Economy involve according to the description?
Government Service
Individual, Business and Government Choices
National Security
Environmental Protection
What is the focus of the National Economy according to the description?
Local Businesses
National Government and the Economy
International Trade
Environmental Protection
What is the focus of the International Economy according to the description?
Economic Interdependence
National Security
Local Businesses
Environmental Protection
What is the relationship between Environment and Society according to the description?
A) Humans and the Environment
B) Economic Growth
C) National Security
D) Social Welfare
What was a key aspect of the Revolution and the New Nation according to the description?
Creating a New Constitution
Economic Growth
National Security
Environmental Protection
What challenges are associated with Expansion and Reform according to the description?
Challenges to an Emerging Nation
Economic Growth
National Security
Environmental Protection
What is a focus of Reform Movements according to the description?
Expansion and Reform
Economic Growth
National Security
Environmental Protection
What is a key aspect of Citizen Involvement according to the description?
Voting
Economic Growth
National Security
Environmental Protection
What was a focus of the Revolution and New Nation according to the description?
New Government and New Nation
Economic Growth
National Security
Environmental Protection
What are the Structure and Functions of Government focused on according to the description?
Characteristics of Nation-States
Economic Growth
National Security
Environmental Protection
The excerpt below helped Alexander Hamilton justify
fighting the War of 1812
establishing a judicial branch
purchasing Louisiana territory
creating a national bank
What is the term for all powers, both stated and implied, granted to the federal government by the Constitution?
supremacy powers
reserved powers
expressed powers
delegated powers
The Constitution gives a specific list of powers to the states.
True
False
