FTCE 6-12 Social Sciene

Which of the following is not part of the judicial branch of government?

As an oil producing nation, Saudi Arabia has what advantage over non producing partners?

Settlers following the Oregon trail in search of fertile land is an example of which of the following?

This type of credit is used by the consumer with an outside limit, depends on the debtors Credit history/ability to pay

Selecting a new police chief is the responsibility of which level of government?

What type of policy allows the government to influence the economy by adjusting the spending and tax rates?

This is an example of the government establishing a minimum wage that can be paid to employees to protect laborers.

Who ended the Byzantine empire with the 1453 conquest of Constantinople?

Every year thousands of college students visit Panama City for spring break. What would Panama City be considered?

All of the following presidents oversaw the war in Vietnam EXCEPT:

Which institution is responsible for issuing a business license?

Which should be used when assessing an ELLs understanding of the main effects of the industrial revolution?

The Korean War, the Vietnam war, and Cuban middle crisis are all examples of which United States policy?

Do United States Census Bureau divided the country into the West, Midwest, Northeast, and south. These areas are:

The ineffective leadership and reckless spending of which leader drove France toward revolution?

The _ was a state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats,propaganda; short of open warfare

Which of the following political systems is based on socialism?

This investment is frequently used by the government to fund capital projects and is exempt from state/local taxes:

Which of the following was not an event leading up to World War ll?

To invest money and earn as much interest as possible, open an account that earns what interest and what interest rate?

The six day war ended with significant friction still existing between Israelis and Arabs ownership of what area of land

Opportunity cost is defined as:

The type of map shown below is which of the following?

Supreme Court justices are nominated by the:

Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes, defeated which of the following civilizations in 1509?

What 1440s invention demolished centralized control and censorship of published materials and facilitated new ideas?

Ancient Mesopotamia flourished along these two rivers that provides water, irrigation, and transportation routes.

This is the imaginary horizontal line that divides the earth into northern and Southern Hemispheres:

Which of the following is correct regarding the official language of the United States?

A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense (double jeopardy). This constitutional right falls under:

All of the following riverine civilizations were responsible for the advancement of the Neolithic revolution EXCEPT:

Deflation is the:

The belief that each country should govern itself and operate completely free of outside influence is:

Which of the following articles of the Constitution established the procedure for electing and removing the president?

The climate of an area is determined by measuring which of the following?

In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered San Salvador and Hispaniola while searching for trade routes for which country?

On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded which Persian gulf country ?

Which of the following was a direct cause of World War I?

What is the most important aspect of a direct democracy?

What was the first legislative assembly in the American colonies called?

The invasion of Kuwait was ordered by _ in order to acquire what natural resource?

Which philosopher, mathematicians, and scientist of enlightenment is considered the “father of modern philosophy”?

Michaelangelo is responsible for creating which sculpture that continues to be revered around the world?

In this political system, the rulers claim to power is based on religious beliefs; they are ruling by the word of god.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is best described as the:

All of the following are true regarding the lease developed countries (LDCs) EXCEPT:

His essay, 95 theses, is considered the most influential document of the Protestant revolution.

Washington DC is a 4 Hour Dr. from New York City. What type of location reference is this?

The Soviet Union responded to the formation of NATO by establishing the eastern Bloc of nations in which agreement?

Which of the following philosophers is the author of the landmark work entitled Leviathan?

This leader first proposed the 365.25 day calendar in 46 BC; it went into effect on January 1st, 45 BC

Which physical system helps scientists understand how climate and weather affect humans?

The British colonies in North America were an example of:

This type of unemployment occurs when workers are not qualified for the jobs that are available:

All the following are the members of the sons of liberty EXCEPT:

The Supreme Court review laws pertaining to executive privilege in which court case?

In order to become president of the United States, the candidate must:

Which of the following is a strategy where students engage in a formal discussion with leader-led open questions?

Which is the most effective approach for helping students gather relative and reliable information for research papers?

The statement “250 people per square mile” refers to:

Which would be the most effective to assess identifying characteristics of businesses and effect on economy in colonies?

A relatively development nation forcefully takes over a less developed area colonizers or influences to expand power

Congress passes a new bill into law; Supreme Court deems the new law to be unconstitutional. This is an example of:

The renaissance began in the city-states of which European country?

After country A violated human rights, country B bans trade and asks C,D, and E to join them. This is called:

Why would the government raise floors in agricultural markets?

During a national election this is when elected delegates cast their vote for a party candidate; most deligates wins.

What system during the Middle Ages grouped people by social groups and required individuals to pay a fee for members?

What era began in the Middle Ages that stressed the rediscovery and application of text and thought of classic antiquity

Which government institution is responsible for managing government and public debt?

Scientist use geography for the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of the following was the result of Voting Acts of 1965?

Which is most effective tool when assessing student writing across social science and language curriculum?

Which of the following is an example of a price ceiling?

The people on board the mayflower were traveling to the New World primarily to:

The Senate holds all of the following powers EXCEPT:

The Hoover dam was built in order to contain flood water and provide hydroelectric power. This is an example of:

What government agency was formed as a result of the September 11 attacks?

All of the following countries play major roles in the age of exploration EXCEPT:

Which is the most effective way to use a formative assessment?

In 1792, there were two main political parties

Which of the following set of terms is mostly associated with sociology?

The 1947 plan to protect Eastern Europe from the spread of communism was called what?

The purpose of the formation of North Atlantic treaty organization (NATO) was to protect Europe from:

The main difference between religion and ideology is that:

What was the significance of the Mayflower compact?

The sinking of the ___ by a German submarine inspired the United States to enter World War I.

The rise of Vladimir Lenin and his Bolshevik government was inspired by which political movement?

When a leader obtains power, not by vote but through force/violence, it is considered what type of political system?

All of the following countries were major contributors to the exploration of the New World EXCEPT:

This significant figure during the industrial revolution was a major philanthropist who was involved in the oil industry

Landform changes formed through tectonic movement or volcanic activity are associated with which element of geography?

This 1947 doctrine stated the US would provide political,military,economic assistance to dem nations when threaten

Which of the following charts would most effectively represent the data of economic growth over time?

China has extremely low labor costs compared to other countries. What type of advantage is this?

Which of the following parties was formed as an opposition to Jackson’s Democratic Party?

Declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca are five pillars of which religion?

Merchants in Italian city-states implemented markups on imports driving countries to desire a new trade route, creating:

Which of the following is not a power of state government?

When a company increases features and price, they understand they will lose but gain more customers in the new market.