SOCIAL STUDIES MSTEP PREP

Which event in the United States has the greatest effect on other countries?

• the election of a new governor

• the election of a new president

• the signing of a Michigan tax law

• the building of a public high school

Based on the Declaration of Independence, what should be the main goal of government?

• making laws

• fighting wars

• taxing citizens

• protecting rights

Why would the mayor of Flint want a new automobile factory in the city?

• to create jobs

• to improve roads

• to preserve farm communities

• to conserve forestry resources

Which feature is a human characteristic of Michigan?

• Mackinaw Bridge

• Mackinaw Island

• Michigan Sand Dunes

• Michigan Copper Region

Which student response to this uniform policy is based on a constitutional right?

• refusing to attend school

• organizing school protests

• destroying school property

• refusing to do school assignments

Which lesson about good character can be learned from Deborah Sampson?

• Money has value

• Education has value

• It is important to care for the sick

• It is important to support a good cause

The delegates to the Constitutional Convention considered two plans. How did the delegates come to an agreement on this issue?

• by adopting completely new plans

• by accepting ideas from both plans

• by having governors serve as legislators

• by allowing judges to appoint legislators

How does increased oil usage around the world affect the United States?

• Energy cost decline

• Energy sales decline

• Citizens pay more for gas

• Citizens demand more gas

What economic term describes the cost of borrowing money from a bank?

• Interest

• Dividend

• Capital

• Profit

What is a benefit of borrowing money from a bank to purchase a car?

• The cost of the car will be less

• The bank will loan money for a car for free

• The car is paid for over a long period of time

• The bank will buy the car when the loan is paid