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

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

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

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.