In all economic systems, scarcity imposes limitations on

households, governments, business firms, & nation as whole

The Missouri River played a major role in

the exploration of territory obtained from France

What is the opportunity cost of a good?

# of other goods sacrificed to obtain another unit of good

Which of the following best explains the importance of the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955?

showed the effectiveness of direct, nonviolent resistance

Which of the following best describes the significance of Marbury vs. Madison in US history?

established practice of judicial review by Supreme Court

Congress passed legislation. The President vetoes it. How can it still become a law?

at least 2/3rds of both houses of Congress agree

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Praxis Study Questions #1 -- Elementary Social Studies

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1
At the outbreak of WW1 & WW2 in Europe, public opinion in the US generally favored:
entering the war for a brief period
remaining neutral
using international peace organizations to resolve conflict
not entering the war unless America was directly impacted
2
Who was the first woman to contribute to women's right to vote?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Eleanor Roosevelt
Rosa Parks
3
In all economic systems, scarcity imposes limitations on
households & governments, but not business firms
business firms, governments, & nation as a whole
households, governments, business firms, & nation as whole
households & business firms, but not governments
4
Which of the following economies is show in the image?
pure economy
command economic system
market economy
mixed economy
5
The Missouri River played a major role in
the American Revolution
the Civil War
the Battle of Saratoga
the exploration of territory obtained from France
6
What is the opportunity cost of a good?
# other goods gained 2 obtain another unit of different good
the loss of interest in using savings
# of other goods sacrificed to obtain another unit of good
the time incurred in finding it
7
What mountain range has Mt. Everest?
Himalaya
Danley Hill
Andes
Appalachian
8
Which of the following best explains the importance of the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955?
sparked the revolution for black women's equal rights
sparked civil rights leaders to initiate voter registration
showed Americans that black lives were important
showed the effectiveness of direct, nonviolent resistance
9
Which of the following best describes the significance of Marbury vs. Madison in US history?
confirmed Congress' power to be in international trade
established practice of judicial review by Supreme Court
upheld power of people to choose the vice president
ended racial discrimination in schools
10
Congress passed legislation. The President vetoes it. How can it still become a law?
the vice president provides approval
at least 5 members of the Supreme Court ruling to pass it
voters agree to the legislation during election year
at least 2/3rds of both houses of Congress agree

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