Praxis 5004 Study Book: Practice Test (Q&A/Terms) #1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Praxis 5004 Study Book: Practice Test (Q&A/Terms) #1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Who was the first woman to contribute to women's right to vote? Elizabeth Cady Stanton What mountain range has Mt. Everest? Himalaya Which of the following best explains the importance of the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955? Showed the effectiveness of direct, nonviolent resistance What amendment provided protection of lands conveyed on the behalf of Alaska natives to for-profit corporations? Alaska Protection Plan of 1991 The origins of the Cold War can be linked to US-Soviet Union differences regarding which of the following postwar questions? What form of government should be implemented in Eastern Europe? Encouraging African Americans to fight for the Union, strengthening the Union militarily, and shifting the focus of the war to freedom for all are linked to which of the following? The Emancipation Proclamation Which of the following best describes the significance of the decision in Marbury vs. Madison in American history? Established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court "The president...shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the senators concurs." --US constitution, Article II, Section 2 The excerpt above provides an example of which constitutional principal? Checks and balances Which of the following is the best example of cultural diffusion? Buddhism spread from India to China At the outbreak of both WWI and WWII in Europe, public opinion in the US generally favored which of the following? Remaining neutral The US senate and the house of representatives has passed a legislation. However, the president vetoes the legislation. Under what requirement can the legislation still become a law? At least two-thirds of both houses of congress agree Which of the following best describes the opportunity cost of a good? The number of other goods sacrificed to obtain another unit of that good. In all economic system, scarcity imposes limitations on? Households, governments, business firms, and the nation as a whole I. Federal reserve bank system is made up of 12 regional banks, the board of governors of the federal reserve systems, and the federal open market committee. II. Federal reserve banks are located in SF, Atlanta, and Kansas City. III. Federal reserve bank functions are to issue new currency, hold deposits for the banks in their districts, and open the payments network. Of the above, which of the following is/are accurate? I, II, and III Which of the following best describes the difference of the public sector from the private sector? It is controlled by a political framework What is the length of a term for a US senator? 6 years When national output rises, the economy is said to be in... An expansion Which of the following beliefs did the ancient greeks and the modern US share? Laws are critical to ensure societies remain stable Column A lists theoretical models of economic organization and column B lists their major strength. Which of the following is the best match? Command is less likely than other economic systems to have problems related to scarcity Which of the following best describes how the US democracy differs from democracy in Athens, Greece? The US elects representatives as oppose to voting on laws directly. Which of the following significantly contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire? A period of excessive disorder and a weak national government In WWII, which two cities were destroyed by atomic bombs before Japan agreed to surrender? Hiroshima and Nagasaki What was a major effect of WWII on women and minorities in the US? Increased opportunities in the workplace I. lithosphere---landforms II. hydrosphere---water features III. biosphere---nature Of the above, which of the following is/are correctly matched? I, II, and III The US constitution guarantees the right to a writ of habeas corpus. The main reason for this was to To prevent the illegal imprisonment of individual in the US I. Bill of rights II. Articles of confederation III. Declaration of independence IV. US constitution Which of the following correctly orders the above documents starting from the first written? III, II, IV, I Draining of the Everglades has been done primarily for: Urban development Individuals who lead and supported the Chinese Revolution of 1949 broke mainly with the Chinese past in their: Stress on class conflict, science, and materialism The state of Rhode Island can be best used for measuring which of the following? State of Texas The US government and the state governments share responsibilities of ____________. Establishing courts The following are groups within a local police department: I. street patril II. detective work III. domestic cases IV. traffic control The organizational structure is a reflection of which economic concept: Division of labor Which of the following was the main reason for replacing the Articles of Confederation with the US constitution? Expand the powers of the national government A circular model shows what feature of a market economy? Exchange of goods and services In the latter part of the 19th century, the US agricultural business in the Midwest started to transform from a market system of small family farms to one dominated by large commercialized farms. This change is mostly due to: The technological advances in railroad transportation To better understand the impact of ancient Greece on the historical development of Western civilization, the best resources to examine are related to: Origins of the Renaissance In the US, local governments normally use a significant amount of their resources to: Provide elementary and secondary schools programs A topographic map is best used for: Determining the difference in elevation between a river and a close by mountain range What is the process by which a person or group language/cultural comes to resemble those of another group? Assimilation Which of the following is best related to the principle of popular sovereignty guaranteed by the US constitution? "All political power is inherent in the people...and they have at all times an undeniable and indefeasible right to alter their form of government in such manner as they may think expedient." Which of the following was a major impact of WWI? The onset of economic depression in America Under international law, which of the following is a violation of human rights? A prisoner arrested is not allowed to communicate with family members Which of the following is a difference in the way a democratic and authoritarian government operates? The selection of government leaders Which of the following provides the basic reason for the support of public education in the US? Informed citizens The Napoleonic Code was a: Legal system Which of the following is an inaccurate statement? Expenditures exceed revenue from taxes is called a cyclical crisis Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes were a part of what period in American history? Harlem Renaissance A change from a direct democracy to a representative democracy is best undertaken when: Population increases After WWII, the US had a program that provided money, supplies, and machinery to assist European counties in rebuilding. What was the program called? Marshall Plan Which of the following is most critical for a historical researcher to consider when reading through resources on individuals being interviewed on the impact of the Great Depression had on the State in 1970? Individuals don't understand the impact it had on history Cultural diffusion The spreading out of culture, culture traits, or a cultural pattern from a certain point. Opportunity Cost A benefit, profit, or value of something that must be given up to acquire or achieve something else Economic expansion An increase in the level of economic activity (national output rises) and of the goods and services available Command economy One that is less likely than other economic systems to have problems related to scarcity Writ of Habeas Corpus Means to produce a body. It is a court order to a person holding someone in custody to bring the imprisoned individual to the court issuing the order. Declaration of Independence 1776; Declaration of statehood is an assertion by a defined territory that it is independent and constitutes a state Articles of Confederation 1781; Agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution. United States Constitution Ratified in 1788; We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America Bill of Rights Ratified in 1791; First ten amendments to the United States Constitution Assimilation The process by which a person or a group language/culture comes to resemble those of another group Popular sovereignty The principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the agreement of its people. Napoleonic Code A legal framework for France Marshal Plan A US program to support Western Europe in rebuilding European economies after the end of WWII Topographic map Best used for determining the difference in elevation between a river and a close by mountain range Circular model Describes the flow of money and products throughout the economy in a very simplified way Division of labor The separation of tasks in any economic system so that individuals may specialize and effectively contribute to society.