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Social Studies Review

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-9L8HIL-1TEA

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1.

What is opportunity cost?

2.

What is federalism?

3.

What is judicial review?

4.

What principle divides power among government branches?

5.

Why do historians corroborate sources?

6.

What is a tariff?

7.

What does supply and demand help determine?

8.

What is civic participation?

9.

What is the rule of law?

10.

What is a pull factor in migration?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  2. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  3. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  4. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  5. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  6. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  7. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  8. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  9. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  10. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people

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.