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Praxis 5004 Study Session
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1
Which of these organizations controls the supply of money and credit to the U.S. economy?
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve Bank
Securities and Exchange Commission
U.S. Commerce Department
2
Mount Ranier is located in which of the following mountain ranges?
The Appalachians
The Cascades
The Alps
The Rockies
3
Which of the following geographical events contributed to the formation of the Great Lakes?
Continental Drift
Earthquakes
Global Warming
Movement of Glaciers
4
when national output rises, the economy is said to be in
an inflation
an expansion
a deflation
a recession
5
What contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
excessive national debt
individual's refusal to participate in the democratic process
period of excessive disorder and weak national government
growth of surrounding countries
6
Which of the following were part of the New England colonies?
Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New Jersey
New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts
New York, New Jersey, and Delaware
7
What was a major effect of WWII on women and minorities in the U.S.?
selective service requirements were extended to women and minorities
equal pay for equal work for all individuals
incresed participation in democratic process
increased opportunities in the workplace
8
Which of the following describes the significance of Marbury vs. Madison in U.S. history?
confirmed Congress' power to be in international trade
ended racial discrimination in schools
upheld power of people to choose the vice president
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
9
Which of the following is an example of the separation of powers?
no members of Congress can serve in another branch of government
the president cannot vote on legislation
checks and balances
all of the above
10
The framers instituted a system of checks and balances because they were concerned about
mob rule
one branch of government gaining too much power
the states overpowering the national government
the military taking over the government
11
Which of the following is an event that successfully ended the Cold War?
the August Coup
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the fall of the Berlin Wall
the success of the Sputnik program
12
What is the length of term for a United States Senator?
4 years
2 years
8 years
6 years
13
Which of the following is an example of human geography?
studying the effect of land features on animals and plants
studying the spread of Christianity across the world
studying climate
studying continental movement over a period of time
14
Congress passed legislation. The president vetoes it. How can it still become a law?
voters agree to the legislation during the election year
at least 5 members of the Supreme Court rule to pass it
the vice president provides approval
at least 2/3 of both houses of Congress agree
15
Which of the following most contributed to the fall of the ancient Egyptians?
Alexander the Great conquering their land
severe droughts
the death of Cleopatra
Canaanite settlers entering Europe
16
Which of the following factors might contribute to inflation?
high interest rates and low amount of printed currency
high unemployment rates
a decrease in supply and low amount of printed currency
a decrease in supply and a large amount of printed currency
17
Historically, India's society has been organized into hierarchial groups called
castes
classes
denominations
tribes
18
Which type of map shows the boundaries of states, countries, or municipalities?
thematic
topographical
meteorlogical
political
19
Which of the following are considered geographical features on a map?
plains, plateaus, areas depicting agricultural products, and mountains
continents, plateaus, cardinal directions and mountains
plains, plateaus, valleys, and mountains
bodies of water, plains, plateaus, and countries
20
Ancient Greeks and the modern United States share which belief?
laws are critical to ensure societies remain stable
leaders should be chosen by political parties
certain groups should not vote
building should not have columns
21
What is the opportunity cost of a good?
# of goods gained to obtain another unit of a different good
# of other goods sacrificed to obtain another unit of good
the loss of interest in using savings
the time incurred finding it
22
In WWII, which 2 cities were destroyed by atomic bombs before Japan agreed to surrender?
Nagasaki and Tokyo
Tokyo and Hiroshima
Nagasaki and Shanghai
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
23
Which of the following events contributed to the United States' entry into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare
The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of Britain
24
Which of the following is most likely a lasting influence ancient Romans had on modern society?
the usage of columns in architecture
literacy
the development of direct democracy
the development of republican democracy
25
Since 1865 all of the following have been major objectives of the civil rights movement EXCEPT
passage of anti-lynching laws
desegregation of public education facilities
passage of affirmative action legislation
establishment of a third party in national politics
26
Which is a possible conclusion about Poland based on the population pyramid?
the demand for elderly care services will go up
public eduation will see a shortage of teachers in 10 years
equal pay for equal work for women will become a greater issue
individuals will spend less on prenatal care in 30 years
27
Which of the following events is recognized as the beginning of the American Civil War?
The Missouri Compromise
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Palmito Ranch
The Battle of Fort Sumter
28
This cartoon is expressing public reaction on what decision made by the Supreme Court?
banned the pledge from public educational institutions
school-sponsored prayer declared unconstitutional
placed limitations on church atendees
recommended home-based prayers
29
How long is the term of a Representative?
8 years
4 years
2 years
6 years
30
Which of the following continents is located in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
North America
Europe
Both Europe and Africa
Africa
