Elementary Content Exam (305) - Social
Studies
An elementary school teacher guides students through the preamble of the US Constitution.
This activity would be most effective in enhancing students' understanding of the: - correct
answer-Purposes of government (the preamble states several general reasons for
establishing a government).
Which of the following excerpts from the U.S. Constitution could a teacher best use to help
explain the small number of amendments added to the original document since it was written
in 1787? - correct answer-The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall
be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other
Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States ....
The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and
usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these
States.
He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for
establishing Judiciary powers.
He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the
amount and payment of their salaries.
This excerpt most clearly reflects a belief among the delegates to the Second Continental
Congress in which of the following principles - correct answer-Checks and balances
Which of the following situations could a teacher best use to illustrate the concept of freedom
of conscience? - correct answer-The Supreme Court rules that schools may not compel
students to salute the American flag nor to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Which of the following functions describes one of the major constitutional powers of the
presidency in the United States? - correct answer-negotiating treaties
In the United States, which of the following civic responsibilities applies only to citizens? -
correct answer-Serving on a jury.
A public policy analyst who favors market-based solutions to a range of economic problems
is most likely to agree with which of the following statements? - correct answer-Consumers
and producers interacting with minimal regulation tend to reach efficient outcomes.
Which of the following strategies is most likely to help a household increase its rate of
saving? - correct answer-arranging for automatic deductions from paychecks into retirement
accounts
Studies
An elementary school teacher guides students through the preamble of the US Constitution.
This activity would be most effective in enhancing students' understanding of the: - correct
answer-Purposes of government (the preamble states several general reasons for
establishing a government).
Which of the following excerpts from the U.S. Constitution could a teacher best use to help
explain the small number of amendments added to the original document since it was written
in 1787? - correct answer-The Congress shall have Power ... To make all Laws which shall
be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other
Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States ....
The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and
usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these
States.
He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for
establishing Judiciary powers.
He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the
amount and payment of their salaries.
This excerpt most clearly reflects a belief among the delegates to the Second Continental
Congress in which of the following principles - correct answer-Checks and balances
Which of the following situations could a teacher best use to illustrate the concept of freedom
of conscience? - correct answer-The Supreme Court rules that schools may not compel
students to salute the American flag nor to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Which of the following functions describes one of the major constitutional powers of the
presidency in the United States? - correct answer-negotiating treaties
In the United States, which of the following civic responsibilities applies only to citizens? -
correct answer-Serving on a jury.
A public policy analyst who favors market-based solutions to a range of economic problems
is most likely to agree with which of the following statements? - correct answer-Consumers
and producers interacting with minimal regulation tend to reach efficient outcomes.
Which of the following strategies is most likely to help a household increase its rate of
saving? - correct answer-arranging for automatic deductions from paychecks into retirement
accounts
