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Social Studies Review

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-4EBW5R-K40N

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1.What is federalism?
2.What is civic participation?
3.What is a pull factor in migration?
4.What does supply and demand help determine?
5.How do checks and balances limit power?
6.What is a tariff?
7.What is specialization in economics?
8.What principle divides power among government branches?
9.What is opportunity cost?
10.What is historical context?

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  1. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  2. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  3. What is a pull factor in migration?A condition that attracts people
  4. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  5. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  6. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  7. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
  8. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  9. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  10. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event

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.