Social Studies GED READY QUICK QUIZ #1 Question Title * 1. The following are excerpts from the US Constitution: Article 1, Section 8 – “The Congress shall have Power To...raise and support Armies…To provide and maintain a Navy…to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia.” Article 2, Section 2 – “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States.” Which fundamental principle of US democracy do these excerpts reflect? Federalism Seperation of Powers Limited Government Judicial Review Question Title * 2. The following is an excerpt from the The Declaration of Independence: ...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. In the excerpt, what does the term abolish mean? Eliminate Change Ignore Correct Question Title * 3. Consider the following statements: When prices rise, supply increases. When prices fall, supply decreases. When prices increase, demand falls. When prices fall, demand increases. Which of the following is true? Farmers will produce additional beans when the price per ton goes down by $10. Manufacturers will produce more tires when the price per tire goes up by $8. Consumers will buy more apples when the price per dozen goes up by $1.50. Consumers will buy less ice cream when the price per carton goes down by $1. Question Title * 4. Review the following timeline: 1932 – FDR is elected to his first term as president.1933 – FDR signs a law repealing Prohibition.1936 – FDR is elected to a second term in office.1940 – FDR is elected to a third term in office.1941 – Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and the US enters WWII.1944 – FDR is elected to a fourth term in office.1945 – The US wins WWII.1947 – The 22nd Amendment is introduced which limits presidents to two four-year terms. What conclusion is supported by the information in the timeline? The 22nd Amendment was passed in response to FDR’s unprecedented four terms in office. The attack on Pearl Harbor helped FDR win a third term in office. FDR failed to fulfill a campaign promise to repeal Prohibition. Voters elected FDR to a fourth term in order to show their appreciation for victory in WWII. Question Title * 5. Three of the following statements about the Korean War are based on facts and evidence. Which one is based on speculation or opinion? More than 34,000 American soldiers died during the Korean War. The Korean War was the first time jet fighters faced each other in combat. The United States may have won the Korean War if General Douglas MacArthur had been permitted to use nuclear weapons against Communist forces. The Korean War began in 1950 and ended with an armistice in 1953. Question Title * 6. Under the US Constitution, which body has the sole authority to declare war? The President The U.S. Congress The Secretarty General The Attorney General Question Title * 7. Which branch of the federal government can veto legislation? The President The Attorney General The Supreme Court The US Senate Question Title * 8. This excerpt is from a George Washington's Farewell Address: The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none; or a very remote relation... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves by suitable establishments on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies. Based on this excerpt, what was Washington's opinion of foreign alliances? Permanent alliances are appropriate for emergency situations. No new agreements should be made, and existing agreements should not be honored. No permanent foreign alliances should be made. Agreements should be extended only if they will promote freedom and democracy abroad. Question Title * 9. The excerpt below is from the U.S. Constitution. Article. V. The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate. According to the excerpt, a proposal for amending the Constitution is considered valid when it is: proposed by 3/4 of each chamber of Congress. proposed by 2/3 of the Senate. proposed by 3/4 of the state legislatures. proposed by 2/3 of each chamber of Congress. Question Title * 10. The monetary value of all the finished goods and services that are produced within a country's borders in a specific time period is the: The monetary value of all the finished goods and services that are produced within a country's borders in a specific time period is the: Gross Domestic Product Balance of Trade Aggregate Demand Done