Which of the following is a social studies generalization?
A) Columbus was a European explorer.
B) London is located on the Thames River.
C) Presidents are leaders of their political parties.
D) The day in November when Americans vote for president is always the first Tuesday after the first Monday.

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Generalizations in social studies are statements that apply to multiple cases or situations. Option C, "Presidents are leaders of their political parties," is a generalization because it applies broadly to how presidents typically function within the political system, regardless of specific instances or exceptions. Options A, B, and D are factual statements about specific instances or fixed rules, not generalizations about social or political phenomena.

Which of the Following Is a Social Studies Generalization