HiSET Social Studies Study Questions - Question List

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46. Which of the following international organizations has played the most influential role in determining the price and production level of oil in the post- World War II era?
  1. The World Trade Organization
  2. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  3. The Common Market
  4. The European Economic Community
47. Why is the bureaucracy system so critical to our government now?
  1. The Supreme Court has ruled that the system must exist to help Congress
  2. It is very difficult to remove once created
  3. Problems are too vast and complex for Congress to control
  4. It has no effective controls on its powers
48. What caused major shifts in the scope of federalism?
  1. Conflicts rose between republics and totalitarian nations.
  2. States failed to protect civil rights.
  3. Capitalist economies failed to avoid major collapses.
  4. All of the above
49. In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
  1. 1772
  2. 1774
  3. 1776
  4. 1787
  5. 1788
50. Which of the following is not a requirement in order to become President of the United States?
  1. At least 35 years old.
  2. A citizen.
  3. Born a citizen.
  4. Resident in the US for at least 14 years.
  5. Previously held elected office.

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