GED
Social Studies Study Guide
Easy-to-Understand Explanations, Must-
know Concepts, and Practice Questions
with Answers
Civics & U.S. History Geology &
Government Economics The World
Published By: Marie Semsim
,Copyright 2025 Marie Semsim
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, Contents
page
Introduction 1
Lesson 1: Civics & Government 4
I. Key Founding Documents of the U.S. 6
II. Three Branches of Government 16
Check and Balance 19
III. Federalism 23
IV. Electoral Process 27
V. Rights & Responsibilities of Citizens 32
VI. Landmark Supreme Court Cases 38
VII. Political Ideologies and Public Policy 45
VIII.Principles of Democracy 48
Practice I 52
Lesson 2: U.S. History 58
I. Early History and Colonization 60
II. Revolution and Independence 75
III. Expansion and Growth 81
IV. The Modern Era 95
Practice II 112
Lesson 3: Economics 118
I. Basic Economic Concepts 120
II. Economic Systems and Ideology 121
III. Macroeconomics 125
Social Studies Study Guide
Easy-to-Understand Explanations, Must-
know Concepts, and Practice Questions
with Answers
Civics & U.S. History Geology &
Government Economics The World
Published By: Marie Semsim
,Copyright 2025 Marie Semsim
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced in any format,
by any means, electronic or otherwise, without written permission
from the author/publisher, except for brief quotations used for
educational or review purposes.
Disclaimer: This guide is intended for educational purposes only.
Some materials are referenced from U.S. government sources and
educational institutions, which are in the public domain or used under
fair use guidelines. No content has been directly copied from
copyrighted publications without permission.
This book is not affiliated with or endorsed by the GED Testing Service.
Readers are encouraged to consult official resources for the most
accurate and up-to-date information about the GED® test.
This guide is for educational use only. For permissions or questions,
contact:
,To all the wonderful students who have dedicated
their time and effort to lifelong learning. To my
husband and beautiful daughter, my constant
sunshine and unwavering support. I wouldn't be
who I am without you both."
MS
, Contents
page
Introduction 1
Lesson 1: Civics & Government 4
I. Key Founding Documents of the U.S. 6
II. Three Branches of Government 16
Check and Balance 19
III. Federalism 23
IV. Electoral Process 27
V. Rights & Responsibilities of Citizens 32
VI. Landmark Supreme Court Cases 38
VII. Political Ideologies and Public Policy 45
VIII.Principles of Democracy 48
Practice I 52
Lesson 2: U.S. History 58
I. Early History and Colonization 60
II. Revolution and Independence 75
III. Expansion and Growth 81
IV. The Modern Era 95
Practice II 112
Lesson 3: Economics 118
I. Basic Economic Concepts 120
II. Economic Systems and Ideology 121
III. Macroeconomics 125
