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Grade 5 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-44CAGS-K40N

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1.What is opportunity cost?
2.What is the rule of law?
3.What is civic participation?
4.What is judicial review?
5.What is a tariff?
6.What does supply and demand help determine?
7.What principle divides power among government branches?
8.How is absolute location expressed?
9.What is historical context?
10.Why do historians corroborate sources?

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 opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  2. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  3. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  4. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  5. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  6. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  7. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  8. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
  9. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  10. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability

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.