{"id":18389,"date":"2015-08-18T23:55:30","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T23:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18389"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:15:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:15:30","slug":"ged-social-studies-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ged-social-studies-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"GED®<\/sup> Social Studies Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Social Studies section of the GED\u00ae<\/sup> tests your ability to analyze historical events and arguments, read for meaning in social studies, and use numbers and graphs in social studies contexts. To help you prepare for this section of the GED, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n

Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free GED Social Studies practice test!<\/p>\n

\nGED Online Course<\/a>
\nGED Study Guide<\/a>
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<\/span>What’s on the GED Social Studies Test?<\/h2>\n

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<\/span>GED Social Studies Practice Questions<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to test your knowledge is by taking a practice test. Evaluate your social studies knowledge by trying your hand at the three practice questions below!<\/p>\n

Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you’ve got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n

Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n

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1. Read the passage below before answering the question:<\/p>\r\n

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For a bill to become law, the bill must first be introduced by a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives. The bill can be related to a wide range of issues, including policies or budget considerations. The bill is then assigned a code that depends on where it originated. After the bill is assigned a code, it is referred to the relevant focused committee in that house of Congress based on the type of issue it involves. The focused committee analyzes the bill and gathers input and testimony from experts on the topic. The committee can amend, rewrite, or reject the bill before it gets any further. If a majority of the committee members approve of the bill, it moves to the full chamber.\r\n
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\r\nOnce the bill is introduced to the full chamber, it is discussed and debated. Amendments can be proposed. Once the debate has ended, the chamber votes on the bill. If the majority of the chamber is in favor, the bill will advance. When a bill is approved by either the Senate or House of Representatives, it then goes to the other house for debate and approval. If either house fails to pass the bill, it will die. If the bill is passed by both houses of Congress, it goes forward to the final phase, in which the president acts on the bill.\r\n
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\r\nOnce the bill reaches the president, it becomes law either if he immediately signs it or if he lets it sit 10 days without signing it. If Congress adjourns before 10 days have passed, and the president has not signed the bill yet, it will not become law. This cannot be overridden. The president also has the option of vetoing the bill. If this happens, the bill will be sent back to Congress. Congress can either revise the bill and try to get it passed again, or they can override the president\u2019s veto with two-thirds of their votes in favor of the bill in both houses.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

Suppose a bill called H.R.4365 is introduced. What are the next three steps that the bill could follow?<\/p>\r\n\r\n