HiSET Social Studies Practice
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HiSET Social Studies Practice
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1. Based on the graph, which of the following is true?
2. In the early 1960s, President Kennedy became more committed to helping civil rights causes, including the cause of desegregation in the military. Based on this chart, what conclusion about African Americans in 1964-66 military ranks can be made?
3. In Sudan, the Nile River splits into which bodies of water?
4. In Sudan, the Nile River splits into which bodies of water?
5. What major geographical feature is located in Botswana?
6. Gun control, strong environmental laws, social programs, and opposition to the death penalty are what kind of issues?
7. Mayan civilization is unlike the Aztec and Incan civilizations because
8. Based on the graph, which of the following is true?
9. The United States Congress funds Amtrak, a national railroad system. Railroads did not exist when the framers wrote the Constitution. Nevertheless, this use of funds is legal and is covered in Article 1 of the Constitution as
10. In 1983, Dianne Feinstein, who is now a U.S. senator, was mayor of San Francisco. She called for a women-mayors' caucus to be part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The organization exists to encourage women to run for mayor and to be more involved in the larger organization. This goal is an example of
11. The Electoral College was created to resolve the issue of
12. Parks and recreation services, police and fire departments, housing services, emergency medical services, municipal courts, transportation services, and public works usually fall under the jurisdiction of which body of government?
13. In 1957, President Dwight Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas. They were to enforce integration at Little Rock Central High School, although the governor of the state had tried to prevent integration. Eisenhower's action is an example that illustrates
14. What does NOT help ensure a two-party system?
15. The Virginia Plan for the legislative branch closely resembles that of
16. The United States Congress funds Amtrak, a national railroad system. Railroads did not exist when the framers wrote the Constitution. Nevertheless, this use of funds is legal and is covered in Article 1 of the Constitution as
17. What major geographical feature is located in Botswana?
18. Which statement describes the authority of most local officials?
19. Which of the following is true?
20. Which of the following is true?