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Best of luck!!  GED Practice Test - Social Science - Civics and Government Facts  Average Score for this quiz: 48.5%  No of times this quiz has been taken: 29  No of people passing this quiz: 15  No of people failing this quiz: 14  Maximum score for this quiz: 87% Coverage : The GED Practice Test - Social Science - Civics and Government is designed to test the knowledge of the test taker about important aspects related to Civics and Government. This test covers Government procedures, Politics, Political issues and Population. This question is based upon the figure shown below 1.  Which of the following statements can be inferred from the above graph? a. The population of China is decreasing because of Immigration to United States b. Iran nationals comprises of more than 10 % of immigrant population of United States c. Latin American countries dominate the list of immigrant-sending countries d. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The responsibility that can make the most lasting difference, however, is getting involved in the political process. "Proponents of participatory democracy argue that increased citizen participation in community and workplace decision-making is important if people are to recognize their roles and responsibilities as citizens within the larger community," says Craig Rimmerman, professor of political science, in his book The New Citizenship: Unconventional Politics, Activism, and Service. "Community meetings, for example, afford citizens knowledge regarding other citizens' needs. In a true participatory setting, citizens do not merely act as autonomous individuals pursuing their own interests, but instead, through a process of decision, debate, and compromise, they ultimately link their concerns with the needs of the community." 2.  Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage? a. It is the responsibility of the citizens to respect democratic principles of the country b. The most important responsibility of a citizen is to participate in the political process of the country c. Citizens can get their problems resolved by respecting the rights of other fellow citizens d. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The responsibility that can make the most lasting difference, however, is getting involved in the political process. "Proponents of participatory democracy argue that increased citizen participation in community and workplace decision-making is important if people are to recognize their roles and responsibilities as citizens within the larger community," says Craig Rimmerman, professor of political science, in his book The New Citizenship: Unconventional Politics, Activism, and Service. "Community meetings, for example, afford citizens knowledge regarding other citizens' needs. In a true participatory setting, citizens do not merely act as autonomous individuals pursuing their own interests, but instead, through a process of decision, debate, and compromise, they ultimately link their concerns with the needs of the community." 3.  What does the word larger community imply in the sentence? "Proponents of participatory democracy argue that increased citizen participation in community and workplace decision-making is important if people are to recognize their roles and responsibilities as citizens within the larger community,". a. The city in which an individual live b. A state to which an individual belong c. A country in which an individual resides d. The global community comprising various nationalities   This question is based upon the figure shown below 4.  According to the above graph the growth of population from descendents of 1970 residents: a. Will go down in 2010 and then move up at an alarming rate b. Will peak in 2030 and then gradually decline c. Will show a slow pace of growth in the years between 1980 and 1990 d. None of the Above   This question is based upon the figure shown below 5.  The largest factor contributing to the population growth in US is: a. Mortality b. Fertility c. Immigration d. Wage Increase   This question is based upon the figure shown below 6.  Which of the following statements can be inferred from the photograph above regarding  US impeachment procedure? a. The President's impeachment trial is conducted in the Supreme Court b. The President's impeachment trial is conducted in the House of representatives c. The President's impeachment trial is conducted in the Senate d. The President's impeachment trial is conducted in the Presidents house   This question is based upon the figure shown below 7.  The President's impeachment trial is presided over by: a. Judges of Supreme court b. Judges of District courts c. Judges of Courts of Appeals d. Chief Justice of Supreme Court   This question is based upon the figure shown below 8.  Which of the following Presidents have faced impeachment proceedings in the history of United States? a. Andrew Johnson b. Richard Nixon c. Bill Clinton d. All of the Above   This question is based upon the figure shown below 9.  According to United States constitution the President can serve up to a maximum of two- four year terms. a. True b. False   This question is based upon the figure shown below 10.  From the following, which statements define the interpretation gathered from the painting? a. US Declaration of Independence was based upon freedom of press b. Independence can be achieved by practicing non-violence c. US Declaration of Independence was based upon the principles of simple living and high thinking d. US Declaration of Independence was based upon the idea that all men are created equal   This question is based upon the figure shown below 11.  Which of the following are the rights of the people according to US Declaration of Independence? a. Right to own property in foreign lands b. Right to life and liberty c. Right to carry arms and ammunitions d. Right to hunt wild animals for food     This Question is based on the following passage:   The most important question in U.S. electoral politics these days is not who is eligible to vote, but rather how many of those who are eligible will actually take the time and trouble to go to the polls. The answer now, for presidential elections, is around half. In the election of 1876, voter participation reached the historic high of 81.8 percent. Throughout the 1880s and 1890s, it averaged around 80 percent, but then began a gradual decline that reached a low of 48.9 percent in 1924. The Democratic Party's "New Deal Coalition" during the Great Depression of the 1930s caused a revival of interest on the part of voters, resulting in averages up around 60 percent. Turnouts started back down again in 1968, reaching a low of 49.1 percent in the presidential election of 1996. 12.  What main criteria is discussed in the above passage? a. The eligibility of voters b. The declining rate of voters participation in the electoral process c. The voters preferences and choice d. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   Democracy in America is based on six essential ideals: (1) People must accept the principle of majority rule. (2) The political rights of minorities must be protected. (3) Citizens must agree to a system of rule by law. (4) The free exchange of opinions and ideas must not be restricted. (5) All citizens must be equal before the law. (6) Government exists to serve the people, because it derives its power from the people. These ideals form the basis of the democratic system in the United States, which seeks to create a union of diverse peoples, places, and interests. 13.  What does the sentence "Government exists to serve the people, because it derives its power from the people", imply? a. Imperialistic inclination b. A government inclined to give benefits to rich class only c. Popular sovereignty d. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   Democracy in America is based on six essential ideals: (1) People must accept the principle of majority rule. (2) The political rights of minorities must be protected. (3) Citizens must agree to a system of rule by law. (4) The free exchange of opinions and ideas must not be restricted. (5) All citizens must be equal before the law. (6) Government exists to serve the people, because it derives its power from the people. These ideals form the basis of the democratic system in the United States, which seeks to create a union of diverse peoples, places, and interests. 14.  America is the best example of: a. Representative Parliamentary Democracy b. Presidential Democracy c. Direct Democracy d. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The Constitution of the United States embodies the principle that out of many different peoples, one national society can be created. The Founders wanted unity and stability. But they also wanted to safeguard the rights and liberties of states and individuals by balancing power among individuals, states, and the national government. The result is a system of shared functions designed to prevent any one element from gaining too much power. 15.  The above passage conveys the message that US democracy most likely supports: a. Anarchism b. Federalism c. Marxism d. 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