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GED Social Studies Questions And Answers (A+)Quiz :Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT a cause of increased
globalization?
The Rise of Globalization and Economic Interdependence
Recent decades have seen a trend toward globalization, which is the expanding
cultural, political, and economic connections between people around the
world. One measure of this is the increased buying and selling of goods,
services, and assets across national borders—in other words, international
trade and financial capital flows.
Globalization has occurred for a number of reasons. Improvements in
shipping . . . and air cargo have driven down transportation costs. Innovations
in computing and telecommunications have made it easier and cheaper to
manage long-distance economic connections of production and sales. Many
valuable products and services in the modern economy can take the form of
information—for example, computer software; financial advice; travel
planning; music, books and movies; and blueprints for designing a building.
These products and many others can be transported over telephones and
computer networks at ever-lower costs. Finally, international agreements and
treaties between countries have encouraged greater trade.
In recent decades, the export/GDP ratio has generally risen, both worldwide
and for the US economy. Interestingly, the share of US exports in proportion to
the US economy is well below the global average, in part because large
economies like the United States can contain more of the division of labor
inside their national borders. However, smaller economies like Belgium, Korea,
and Canada need to trade across their borders with other countries to take full
advantage of division of labor, specialization, and economies of scale. In this
sense, the enormous US economy is less affected by globalization than most
other countries. . . .
The last few decades have seen globalization evolve as a result of growth in
commercial and financial networks that cross national borders, making
businesses and workers from different economies increasingly interdependent.
- Answer :Large economies create a surplus and only export to smaller
economies.
Explanation:
,The only answer choice not mentioned in the passage is C; all other answer
choices are listed as causes of increased globalization and are, therefore,
incorrect. The passage states, "Improvements in shipping . . . and air cargo
have driven down transportation costs. . . . Many valuable products and
services in the modern economy can take the form of information—for
example, computer software; financial advice; travel planning; music, books
and movies; and blueprints for designing a building. These products and many
others can be transported over telephones and computer networks at ever-
lower costs. Finally, international agreements and treaties between countries
have encouraged greater trade."
Quiz :Human Changes to the Environment
An environment is the surroundings and conditions in which a person, animal,
or plant lives. It is a combination of all the physical, chemical, and biological
factors acting upon the area in which an organism lives. Human activities have
had a significant impact on the environment. Urbanization, deforestation, and
agricultural practices have greatly changed the Earth and have had effects on
both the abiotic (non-living parts of an ecosystem)and biotic (living parts of an
ecosystem) parts of the environment. Either as a direct result of human
activities, or as a secondary effect of human actions, air pollution, water
pollution, and soil pollution are all areas in which human actions and activities
have had a lasting negative impact on the environment. - Answer :Explanation:
Humans have changed the environment through air, water, and soil pollution.
As stated in the passage, "Either as a direct result of human activities, or as a
secondary effect of human actions, air pollution, water pollution, and soil
pollution are all areas in which human actions and activities have had a lasting
negative impact on the environment."
Quiz :"My own opinion has always been in favor of a bill of rights; provided it
be so framed as not to imply powers not meant to be included in the
enumeration . . . I have favored it because I supposed it might be of use, and if
properly executed could not be of disservice."
Considering the historical context of this letter, which was written shortly after
the Revolutionary War, why would Madison favor the creation of a Bill of
Rights?
,An Excerpt of a Letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson - October 17,
1788
. . . The little pamphlet herewith enclosed will give you a collective view of the
alterations which have been proposed for the new Constitution. Various and
numerous as they appear they certainly omit many of the true grounds of
opposition. The articles relating to Treaties, to paper money, and to contracts,
created more enemies than all the errors in the System positive & negative put
together. It is true nevertheless that not a few, particularly in Virginia have
contended for the proposed alterations from the most honorable & patriotic
motives; and that among the advocates for the Constitution, there are some
who wish for further guards to public liberty & individual rights. As far as these
may consist of a constitutional declaration of the most essential rights, it is
probable they will be added; though there are many who think such addition
unnecessary, and not a few who think it misplaced in such a Constitution.
There is scarce any point on which the party in opposition is so much divided
as to its importance and its propriety. My own opinion has always been in
favor of a bill of rights; provided it be so framed as not to imply powers not
meant to be included in the enumeration. At the same time, I have never
thought the omission a material defect, nor been anxious to supply it even by
subsequent amendment, for any other reason than that it is anxiously desired
by others. I have favored it because I supposed it might be of use, and if
properly executed could not be of disservice . . ." - Answer :because the
English monarchy had violated colonists' rights and he wanted to ensure this
didn't happen again
Explanation:
The letter was written shortly after the Revolutionary War. The colonists
fought the Revolutionary War because the English monarchy had violated their
rights. Considering these facts, it can be inferred that Madison favored the
creation of a Bill of Rights because the English monarchy had violated colonists'
rights and because he wanted to ensure this didn't happen again.
Quiz :What is this pre-World War II Nazi propaganda poster attempting to
depict?
Nazi Germany Propaganda Poster
(pretty happy German family)
The Nazi Party Safeguards the People of the Nation
, National comrades, if you need advice and help, then turn to your local Nazi
Party - Answer :The Nazi party is there to comfort and protect German
families.
Explanation:
The poster depicts the Nazi Party as providing protection and support for the
German family. The title of the poster is "The Nazi Party Safeguards the People
of the Nation" and the text below states that "National comrades, if you need
advice and help, then turn to your local Nazi Party."
Quiz :Resources and capabilities lead to distinctive competencies, which leads
to cost advantage.
Explanation - Answer :Explanation:
Distinctive competencies refer to an entity's ability to perform some aspect of
production with greater efficiency, quality, or innovation than another, thus
making it more competitive. A business with preexisting capabilities and ample
resources has the potential to develop distinctive competencies, which, in
turn, would give that business a cost advantage—the ability to produce a good
or service more cheaply and efficiently than the competition.
Quiz :"Progress meant new products, such as Cracker Jacks, Pabst Beer, and
Juicy Fruit gum. Progress meant new landscape architecture, exemplified at
the fair with lagoons and paths designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Progress
meant new technology, featured in exhibits of George Westinghouse's
alternating-current generators and Thomas Edison's moving-picture
kinetograph. Progress meant sculptures on a grand scale, such as Daniel
Chester French's "The Republic" that stood as a monument to democratic
ideology."
Based on the excerpt, which of the following is NOT highlighted as a byproduct
of progress?
The Chicago Exhibition, 1893
In 1893, 28 million people—about one-third of the American population—
visited the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Beyond the exhibits,
visitors witnessed an array of constitutional rights. In particular, they saw the
First Amendment in action. Citizens petitioned the fair's managers. Citizens
assembled peaceably. Citizens exercised freedom of speech and religion. The
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