HiSET Social Studies Study Questions

Answer: B - The U.S. Economy contain 18 separate economic sectors, excluding public administration. They are “wholesale trade,” “retail trade,” “manufacturing,” “real estate & rental & leasing,” “finance & insurance,” “health care & social assistance,” “construction,” “information,” “professional, scientific & technical services,” “accommodation & food services,” “administrative & support & waste management & remediation services,” “utilities,” “transportation & warehousing,” “mining,” “arts, entertainment & recreation,” “management of companies and enterprises,” “educational services,” and “other.”