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Social Studies Review

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-NCPT18-1673

1.

Why do people pay taxes?

2.

What does chronological order mean?

3.

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

4.

What is an economy?

5.

Why were rivers important to early settlements?

6.

What is an import?

7.

What is a primary source?

8.

What is a democracy?

9.

What is a region?

10.

What is a constitution?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Why do people pay taxes?To fund public services
  2. What does chronological order mean?Events arranged by time
  3. What are the three branches of U.S. government?Legislative, executive, judicial
  4. What is an economy?A system for producing and exchanging goods and services
  5. Why were rivers important to early settlements?They supplied water, food, transport, and fertile soil
  6. What is an import?A good brought into a country
  7. What is a primary source?Evidence created during the time studied
  8. What is a democracy?Government in which people participate in choosing leaders
  9. What is a region?An area sharing common features
  10. What is a constitution?A framework of basic government principles and laws

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.