GED Social Studies Practice Test
The GED Social Studies test evaluates your understanding of historical events, civics and government, geography, and economics. This practice test contains 30 questions that mirror the content and format of the actual GED Social Studies examination.
GED Social Studies Test Content Areas
The Social Studies section covers four main content areas:
- Civics and Government (50%): Types of government, democratic principles, rule of law, Constitution, Bill of Rights, political parties, and civic involvement
- U.S. History (20%): Key historical periods, important events, and influential figures in American history
- Economics (15%): Economic systems, market structures, government economic policy, labor and wages, and money and banking
- Geography and the World (15%): Physical and human geography, environmental issues, and global connections
You'll have 70 minutes to complete approximately 36 questions on the actual test. The questions test your ability to analyze social studies information and apply social studies concepts.
Social Studies Skills Tested
- Analyzing historical events and their significance
- Understanding cause and effect relationships
- Interpreting maps, charts, graphs, and political cartoons
- Comparing and contrasting different perspectives
- Making inferences from social studies materials
- Understanding democratic principles and civic responsibilities
- Analyzing economic concepts and relationships
Tips for GED Social Studies Success
- Focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing facts
- Practice reading and interpreting various types of social studies materials
- Learn to analyze cause and effect relationships in historical events
- Understand the structure and principles of the U.S. government
- Study basic economic concepts and how they affect society
- Practice map reading and geographic analysis skills
- Learn to identify bias and different perspectives in historical accounts