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If prices generally rise while a person's income stays the same, what happens to that income's purchasing power?

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2026-10 · 30 practice questions with explanations

Original, independent study material. This is not an official exam paper.

U.S. GED Social Studies skill practice uses original civic scenarios, brief source summaries and data questions. Covers government, U.S. history, economics and geography; not a full-length or official GED assessment.

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  1. If prices generally rise while a person's income stays the same, what happens to that income's purchasing power?

  2. Which government action is an example of fiscal policy?

  3. Why are national defense services commonly described as a public good in introductory economics?

  4. Exports are $70 billion and imports are $90 billion in a simplified example. What is the trade balance, defined as exports minus imports?

  5. An election district records 12,000 ballots from 20,000 registered voters. What is turnout as a percentage of registered voters?

  6. A town's population rises from 8,000 to 10,000. What is the percentage increase?

  7. A map scale states that 1 centimeter represents 25 kilometers. Two towns are 4 centimeters apart on the map. What distance does this represent?

  8. Why have many large cities developed near navigable rivers or natural harbors?

  9. A graph shows unemployment falling during the same years that tourism rose. What conclusion is supported without further evidence?

  10. A city must choose between repairing a bridge and expanding a park with limited funds. Which concept best describes the decision?

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