TCAP Social Studies

Question 1

What are the three branches of the US government?

Accepted Answer

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Military, Civilian, Judicial

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Federal, State, Local

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Democratic, Republican, Independent

Question 2

What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?

Accepted Answer

In a republic, elected representatives make decisions; in a direct democracy, citizens vote directly

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They are completely different systems

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A republic has no elections

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A democracy has a king

Question 3

What is the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution

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A law passed by Congress

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A presidential executive order

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A Supreme Court decision

Question 4

What is supply and demand in economics?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between how much is available and how much people want

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A law about government spending

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A trade agreement

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A type of tax

Question 5

What was the significance of the Industrial Revolution?

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It transformed society from agricultural to manufacturing-based economies

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It ended all wars

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It was only about new inventions

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It only affected Britain

Question 6

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

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To promote international cooperation, peace, and security

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To govern all countries

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To collect taxes globally

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To enforce US laws abroad