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Social Studies Review

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-J2B49W-17DN

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1.

What is a tariff?

2.

What is opportunity cost?

3.

What is judicial review?

4.

What is historical context?

5.

What does supply and demand help determine?

6.

Why can map projections distort Earth?

7.

What principle divides power among government branches?

8.

How do checks and balances limit power?

9.

What is the rule of law?

10.

What is specialization in economics?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  2. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  3. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  4. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  5. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  6. Why can map projections distort Earth?A sphere is flattened onto a plane
  7. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  8. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  9. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  10. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks

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.