Section 4: Sample Selected-Response Questions |
Economic Indicators | |
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Unemployment rate | 9.6% |
GDP growth rate | −4.2% |
Inflation rate | 2.9% |
39. The economy of the country described in the table is undergoing which stage of the business cycle?
- Expansion
- Peak
- Recovery
- Recession
Competency 021—(Structure and Operation of the U.S. Free Enterprise System): The teacher understands the structure and operation of the U.S. free enterprise system; the role of government, business, consumers and labor in the system; and basic concepts of consumer economics.
40. Which of the following is the main incentive for entrepreneurs to take risks to start a business?
- Profits
- Voluntary exchange
- Specialization
- Competition
41. Assume that the demand for soft drinks is relatively inelastic. If the government imposes a per-unit tax on the sale of soft drinks, which of the following correctly identifies how the tax will affect the quantity demanded in the market and who will pay the largest portion of the tax?
Quantity Demanded | Party that Pays Largest Portion Of tax |
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A. Will decrease | Sellers |
B. Will decrease | Buyers |
C. Will increase | Buyers |
D. Will increase | Sellers |
Competency 022—(Science, Technology and Society): The teacher understands major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations and the societal significance of these discoveries and innovations.
42. President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act in 1956, which he promoted as a benefit to national defense. The act also had the benefit of promoting the national goal of
- price stability.
- full employment.
- economic freedom.
- economic efficiency.
43. A geography teacher is most likely to use the term "cultural convergence" when discussing
- contact and interaction between different cultures.
- restrictions on outside influence on a culture.
- the process by which values are transmitted across generations.
- the beliefs and values that distinguish a group of people.
Competency 025—(Social Studies Research): The teacher understands social science and historical research methods, including procedures for formulating research questions and for organizing, analyzing, evaluating and reporting information.
44. A historian studying the impact of the Civil War on American society is most likely to ask which of the following research questions?
- How many Union soldiers died at the Battle of Gettysburg?
- How would Northern society have changed if the South had won the war?
- How did the South’s defeat shape the reconstruction of the Union?
- Was Abraham Lincoln a better commander in chief than Jefferson Davis?
45. Students benefit from constructing and using population pyramids to
- determine the social hierarchy of ancient civilizations.
- predict the future need for human services in a nation.
- analyze the changing racial and ethnic composition of select nations.
- compare and contrast different forms of government.
46. Which of the following documents is considered a secondary source?
- The Journal of American History
- The United States census
- Plato’s Republic
- The Treaty of Versailles
47. A researcher is examining students’ study habits and their impact on academic performance. To identify the relationship between time spent studying outside class and final exam score, a researcher is mostly likely to employ which of the following research designs?
- Naturalistic observation
- Case study
- Correlational study
- Longitudinal study
Competency 026—(Social Studies Instruction and Assessment): The teacher understands the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in social studies; knows how to plan and implement effective social studies instruction, including helping students make interdisciplinary connections and develop relevant reading skills; and knows procedures for assessing students’ progress and needs in social studies.
48. Which of the following activities best encourages reflective thinking by students participating in a mock election in their civics class?
- Predicting the outcome of the election using polling data
- Writing a journal entry describing the reasons behind their vote
- Making a campaign poster in support of a candidate
- Researching the outcomes of past presidential elections