HSA Exam Practice EXAM
GRADED A LATEST
2023/2024
Which of these is an economic benefit of the federal minimum wage law? - CORRECT ANSWER workers
are guaranteed a certain income
In the 1930s, the federal government formed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an
insurance system to protect bank deposits. Why would the government create this corporation? -
CORRECT ANSWER to increase public confidence in banks
". . . let us resolve to wage an unrelenting [continuous] battle against poverty and for shared prosperity
so that no part of humanity is left behind in the global economy. . . ." Which of these topics is most
related to the excerpt? - CORRECT ANSWER development assistance
The Baltimore Metropolitan Council and the Maryland Department of Transportation administer a grant
program that helps area businesses establish ways that employees can work from home. Which of these
is most likely the purpose of this program? - CORRECT ANSWER to reduce traffic congestion
The role of a grand jury is to determine - CORRECT ANSWER whether there is enough evidence for an
indictment
Which of these is an example of following the rule of law? - CORRECT ANSWER the governor is
impeached for wrongdoing
Which of these is a function of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)? - CORRECT ANSWER ensuring the welfare of citizens
, The state of Maryland purchased a large tract of open space from a housing developer. Which of these is
most likely the reason for this purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER to preserve the land
Which of these is the best example of a special interest group? - CORRECT ANSWER an organization
whose focus is to advocate legislation favorable to the elderly
"Older workers can sue over pay or benefits plans that favor younger employees, . . . the Supreme Court
ruled." What was the purpose of the Supreme Court ruling described in the quote? - CORRECT ANSWER
to promote equity
According to its mission, the Red Cross would most likely be involved in which of these activities? -
CORRECT ANSWER visiting prisoner of war camps
Which of these clauses from the United States Constitution gave Congress the authority to approve the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? - CORRECT ANSWER to regulate Commerce with
foreign Nations
Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system? - CORRECT ANSWER political
parties compete for control of the government.
In the United States political process, special interest groups - CORRECT ANSWER vote for candidates
favoring their views
In which economic system does the government have the most control over a country's economy? -
CORRECT ANSWER command
"The Government of [the United States], then, is . . . truly a government of the people. . . . Its powers are
granted by them, and are to be exercised directly on
them for their benefit." Which of constitutional principle best applies to the quotation? - CORRECT
ANSWER representative democracy
Which of these headlines most involves a due process right? - CORRECT ANSWER Judge Criticizes Police
For Withholding Evidence
GRADED A LATEST
2023/2024
Which of these is an economic benefit of the federal minimum wage law? - CORRECT ANSWER workers
are guaranteed a certain income
In the 1930s, the federal government formed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an
insurance system to protect bank deposits. Why would the government create this corporation? -
CORRECT ANSWER to increase public confidence in banks
". . . let us resolve to wage an unrelenting [continuous] battle against poverty and for shared prosperity
so that no part of humanity is left behind in the global economy. . . ." Which of these topics is most
related to the excerpt? - CORRECT ANSWER development assistance
The Baltimore Metropolitan Council and the Maryland Department of Transportation administer a grant
program that helps area businesses establish ways that employees can work from home. Which of these
is most likely the purpose of this program? - CORRECT ANSWER to reduce traffic congestion
The role of a grand jury is to determine - CORRECT ANSWER whether there is enough evidence for an
indictment
Which of these is an example of following the rule of law? - CORRECT ANSWER the governor is
impeached for wrongdoing
Which of these is a function of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)? - CORRECT ANSWER ensuring the welfare of citizens
, The state of Maryland purchased a large tract of open space from a housing developer. Which of these is
most likely the reason for this purchase? - CORRECT ANSWER to preserve the land
Which of these is the best example of a special interest group? - CORRECT ANSWER an organization
whose focus is to advocate legislation favorable to the elderly
"Older workers can sue over pay or benefits plans that favor younger employees, . . . the Supreme Court
ruled." What was the purpose of the Supreme Court ruling described in the quote? - CORRECT ANSWER
to promote equity
According to its mission, the Red Cross would most likely be involved in which of these activities? -
CORRECT ANSWER visiting prisoner of war camps
Which of these clauses from the United States Constitution gave Congress the authority to approve the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)? - CORRECT ANSWER to regulate Commerce with
foreign Nations
Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system? - CORRECT ANSWER political
parties compete for control of the government.
In the United States political process, special interest groups - CORRECT ANSWER vote for candidates
favoring their views
In which economic system does the government have the most control over a country's economy? -
CORRECT ANSWER command
"The Government of [the United States], then, is . . . truly a government of the people. . . . Its powers are
granted by them, and are to be exercised directly on
them for their benefit." Which of constitutional principle best applies to the quotation? - CORRECT
ANSWER representative democracy
Which of these headlines most involves a due process right? - CORRECT ANSWER Judge Criticizes Police
For Withholding Evidence
