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Social Studies Review

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-XH8RCR-1I3S

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1.

What is federalism?

2.

What is the rule of law?

3.

What is specialization in economics?

4.

What is judicial review?

5.

What is a pull factor in migration?

6.

How do checks and balances limit power?

7.

What is a tariff?

8.

What is a push factor in migration?

9.

What is opportunity cost?

10.

What does supply and demand help determine?

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 the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  3. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
  4. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  5. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  6. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  7. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  8. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
  9. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  10. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets

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.