GED Study Guide 2026
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📋 GED Exam Format at a Glance
📚 GED Topics to Study (285)
✍️ Sample GED Questions & Answers
1. What are 'progressive taxes'?
Progressive taxes increase in rate as the taxable amount (income) increases. The U.S. federal income tax is progressive — higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income.
2. A GED teacher notices a student struggles with reading comprehension but excels verbally. This most likely indicates:
A gap between verbal skill and reading performance is a classic indicator of a learning difference like dyslexia that warrants further assessment.
3. Which state has the most representatives in Congress?
The New Hampshire legislature has 424 members, making it the world's fourth-largest English-speaking legislative assembly.
4. A circular garden has a diameter of 14 feet. What is the approximate area of the garden? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
Area = π × r² = 3.14 × 7² = 3.14 × 49 ≈ 153.86 square feet.
5. Which trait is a cornerstone of liberty in the United States and serves as a long-term shield against tyranny?
The rule of law is a cornerstone of liberty, meaning that all individuals, institutions, and the government itself are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated. This principle ensures that power is exercised according to established legal frameworks, protecting citizens from arbitrary rule and serving as a long-term shield against tyranny.
6. A recipe requires 2/3 cup of sugar for one batch of cookies. How many cups of sugar are needed for 4 1/2 batches?
2/3 × 4.5 = 2/3 × 9/2 = 18/6 = 3 cups.
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