HiSET Social Studies Practice Test

If you need help studying for the HiSET Social Studies test or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place!

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What’s On the HiSET Social Studies Test?

There are 60 questions on the Social Studies test, grouped into four main areas:

1. History

  • Historical sources and their perspectives
  • Interconnections among the past, present, and future
  • Specific eras in world and US history

2. Civics/Government

  • The role of citizens in a democratic society
  • Different levels of US government
  • Purposes and characteristics of various governance systems

3. Economics

  • Fundamental economic concepts
  • Government involvement in the economy
  • Consumer economics

4. Geography

  • Physical and human geography
  • Analyzing spatial phenomena
  • Interpreting maps

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