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Social Studies Review

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-IIBWVY-17DN

1.

What is federalism?

2.

What is judicial review?

3.

What is historical context?

4.

How do checks and balances limit power?

5.

What is opportunity cost?

6.

How is absolute location expressed?

7.

What is civic participation?

8.

Why can map projections distort Earth?

9.

What is the rule of law?

10.

What is a push factor in migration?

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. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  2. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  3. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  4. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  5. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  6. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
  7. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  8. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  9. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  10. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away

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.