HiSet Social Studies Practice

When was the Declaration of Independence approved by the Continental Congress?

• July 2nd 1776

• July 4th 1776

• July 4th 1775

• July 24th 1775

What is the U.S. politically? (think about the pledge of allegiance)

• A Democracy

• A Republic

• Communist

• Socialist

Which of the following would play an important part in government's efforts to increase consumption of locally produced food?

• Increasing taxes on agricultural lands

• imposing heavy duties on imported farm tools

• Increasing the price on imported food

• Cutting down forest trees to obtain more lands for housing

The largest continent is ....

• Africa

• America

• Asia

• Europe

Which body of water is surrounded by Mexico, Cuba and The United States?

• Pacific Ocean

• The Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

• Mississippi River

What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?

• Checks and Balances

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalism

• Democracy

What are the branches of government in the United Sates?

Check all that apply

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

On which continent do you find the following countries: Panama, Honduras, Cuba

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Asia

What is the name of the object by number 1?

• North America
• South America
• United States
• Europe 

What is the name of the object by number 2?

• North America
• South America
• United States
• Europe