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Social Studies Review

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1V04C0X-1RBQ

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1.

What is a constitution?

2.

What is an import?

3.

What are the three branches of U.S. government?

4.

Why do people pay taxes?

5.

What is a primary source?

6.

What is an export?

7.

What does a scale on a map show?

8.

Name one responsibility of a citizen.

9.

What is an economy?

10.

What is a democracy?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws
  2. What is an import?A good brought into a country
  3. What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
  4. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services
  5. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  6. What is an export?A good sent to another country
  7. What does a scale on a map show?The relationship between map and real distance
  8. Name one responsibility of a citizen.Obey laws, vote, serve community, or pay taxes
  9. What is an economy?A system for producing and exchanging goods and services
  10. What is a democracy?Government in which people participate in choosing leaders

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.