HSA Exam Practice UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The mass media is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government because it ... -
CORRECT ANSWER influences public opinion
On January 1, 1999 the Euro became the common currency for eleven European countries. The
adoption of the Euro created a region based on a common ... - CORRECT
ANSWER economic interest
Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government? - CORRECT
ANSWER the powers of government are divided and shared between the national and
state governments
"No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability . . . in regard to
job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge [firing] of employees. . . ."
Based on the quote, the Americans with Disabilities Act is most concerned with - CORRECT
ANSWER social equality
Which of these was an effect of the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland? -
CORRECT ANSWER state laws that conflicted with federal laws became unconstitutional
The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be - CORRECT
ANSWER informed of the charges against them
Which of these is the goal of a state law to reduce air and water pollution? - CORRECT
ANSWER protecting public health
Which of these could result if a state's population declined over time? - CORRECT
ANSWER reduced representation in the House of Representatives
"GOVERNMENT FINES COMPANY FOR FAILING TO
, CORRECT HAZARDOUS MACHINE PARTS" Based on the headline, which of these is a
purpose of this action? - CORRECT ANSWER to protect workers from injury
Which of these would most likely be involved in resolving a border dispute between China and
Vietnam? - CORRECT ANSWER United Nations
Which of these is an example of separation of powers? - CORRECT ANSWER the
President enforces a law passed by Congress
Which government agency is directly responsible for monitoring business competition? -
CORRECT ANSWER Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
In which of these circumstances will a judge grant a writ of habeas corpus? - CORRECT
ANSWER the accused person is being held without cause
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution . . . are reserved to the States.
. . ." This quote best describes which principle of government? - CORRECT
ANSWER federalism
Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case? -
CORRECT ANSWER there was a lack of evidence that the students' actions disrupted
learning
"No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned . . . unless by the lawful judgement of his peers, or by
the law of the land." Which constitutional protection is based on the principle described in the
quote? - CORRECT ANSWER the right to a trial by jury
Which of these is the main economic cost of the federal government removing taxes on imported
goods? - CORRECT ANSWER a reduction in the ability of United States businesses to
compete with foreign companies
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The mass media is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government because it ... -
CORRECT ANSWER influences public opinion
On January 1, 1999 the Euro became the common currency for eleven European countries. The
adoption of the Euro created a region based on a common ... - CORRECT
ANSWER economic interest
Which of these is a characteristic of the United States system of government? - CORRECT
ANSWER the powers of government are divided and shared between the national and
state governments
"No [business] shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability . . . in regard to
job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge [firing] of employees. . . ."
Based on the quote, the Americans with Disabilities Act is most concerned with - CORRECT
ANSWER social equality
Which of these was an effect of the Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland? -
CORRECT ANSWER state laws that conflicted with federal laws became unconstitutional
The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be - CORRECT
ANSWER informed of the charges against them
Which of these is the goal of a state law to reduce air and water pollution? - CORRECT
ANSWER protecting public health
Which of these could result if a state's population declined over time? - CORRECT
ANSWER reduced representation in the House of Representatives
"GOVERNMENT FINES COMPANY FOR FAILING TO
, CORRECT HAZARDOUS MACHINE PARTS" Based on the headline, which of these is a
purpose of this action? - CORRECT ANSWER to protect workers from injury
Which of these would most likely be involved in resolving a border dispute between China and
Vietnam? - CORRECT ANSWER United Nations
Which of these is an example of separation of powers? - CORRECT ANSWER the
President enforces a law passed by Congress
Which government agency is directly responsible for monitoring business competition? -
CORRECT ANSWER Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
In which of these circumstances will a judge grant a writ of habeas corpus? - CORRECT
ANSWER the accused person is being held without cause
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution . . . are reserved to the States.
. . ." This quote best describes which principle of government? - CORRECT
ANSWER federalism
Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case? -
CORRECT ANSWER there was a lack of evidence that the students' actions disrupted
learning
"No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned . . . unless by the lawful judgement of his peers, or by
the law of the land." Which constitutional protection is based on the principle described in the
quote? - CORRECT ANSWER the right to a trial by jury
Which of these is the main economic cost of the federal government removing taxes on imported
goods? - CORRECT ANSWER a reduction in the ability of United States businesses to
compete with foreign companies
