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Praxis 5004 Study Session
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1
Which is a possible conclusion about Poland based on the population pyramid?
the demand for elderly care services will go up
individuals will spend less on prenatal care in 30 years
equal pay for equal work for women will become a greater issue
public eduation will see a shortage of teachers in 10 years
2
Which of the following is most likely a lasting influence ancient Romans had on modern society?
the usage of columns in architecture
the development of direct democracy
the development of republican democracy
literacy
3
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
4
The framers instituted a system of checks and balances because they were concerned about
the states overpowering the national government
mob rule
one branch of government gaining too much power
the military taking over the government
5
Which of the following events is recognized as the beginning of the American Civil War?
The Battle of Palmito Ranch
The Battle of Fort Sumter
The Missouri Compromise
The Battle of Yorktown
6
What is the opportunity cost of a good?
# of other goods sacrificed to obtain another unit of good
the time incurred finding it
the loss of interest in using savings
# of goods gained to obtain another unit of a different good
7
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
8
What contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?
excessive national debt
period of excessive disorder and weak national government
individual's refusal to participate in the democratic process
growth of surrounding countries
9
What is the length of term for a United States Senator?
8 years
6 years
2 years
4 years
10
Which type of map shows the boundaries of states, countries, or municipalities?
topographical
political
thematic
meteorlogical
11
Which of the following is an event that successfully ended the Cold War?
the success of the Sputnik program
the fall of the Berlin Wall
the August Coup
the Cuban Missile Crisis
12
Which of the following events contributed to the United States' entry into World War II?
The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of Britain
Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare
The attack on Pearl Harbor
13
Which of the following factors might contribute to inflation?
a decrease in supply and low amount of printed currency
high unemployment rates
high interest rates and low amount of printed currency
a decrease in supply and a large amount of printed currency
14
This cartoon is expressing public reaction on what decision made by the Supreme Court?
school-sponsored prayer declared unconstitutional
recommended home-based prayers
placed limitations on church atendees
banned the pledge from public educational institutions
15
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
all of the above
checks and balances
16
In WWII, which 2 cities were destroyed by atomic bombs before Japan agreed to surrender?
Nagasaki and Tokyo
Nagasaki and Shanghai
Tokyo and Hiroshima
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
17
Which of the following is an example of human geography?
studying the spread of Christianity across the world
studying the effect of land features on animals and plants
studying continental movement over a period of time
studying climate
18
How long is the term of a Representative?
6 years
8 years
2 years
4 years
19
when national output rises, the economy is said to be in
an expansion
an inflation
a deflation
a recession
20
Since 1865 all of the following have been major objectives of the civil rights movement EXCEPT
desegregation of public education facilities
passage of affirmative action legislation
passage of anti-lynching laws
establishment of a third party in national politics
21
Historically, India's society has been organized into hierarchial groups called
tribes
denominations
classes
castes
22
Which of the following most contributed to the fall of the ancient Egyptians?
severe droughts
Alexander the Great conquering their land
Canaanite settlers entering Europe
the death of Cleopatra
23
Mount Ranier is located in which of the following mountain ranges?
The Cascades
The Appalachians
The Rockies
The Alps
24
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
25
Which of the following geographical events contributed to the formation of the Great Lakes?
Continental Drift
Global Warming
Earthquakes
Movement of Glaciers
26
Which of the following are considered geographical features on a map?
plains, plateaus, areas depicting agricultural products, and mountains
plains, plateaus, valleys, and mountains
continents, plateaus, cardinal directions and mountains
bodies of water, plains, plateaus, and countries
27
Which of the following continents is located in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Both Europe and Africa
Europe
North America
Africa
28
Ancient Greeks and the modern United States share which belief?
building should not have columns
certain groups should not vote
laws are critical to ensure societies remain stable
leaders should be chosen by political parties
29
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
30
What was a major effect of WWII on women and minorities in the U.S.?
incresed participation in democratic process
equal pay for equal work for all individuals
selective service requirements were extended to women and minorities
increased opportunities in the workplace
