Grade 8 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free History, Civics, and Geography worksheet - version 20
Grade 8 social studies practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
History, Civics, and Geography
Grade 8 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1YRFIAV-PF3O
Why are checks and balances used?A. To prevent one branch from dominating B. To compare independent evidence C. Government authority comes from the people D. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
What is separation of powers?A. Dividing government authority among branches B. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law C. Government authority comes from the people D. To prevent one branch from dominating
Why use corroboration in history?A. To compare independent evidence B. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights C. Dividing government authority among branches D. Power shared between national and state governments
What is due process?A. Power shared between national and state governments B. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights C. A tax on imported goods D. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
What is the rule of law?A. Government authority comes from the people B. A tax on imported goods C. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights D. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
What is a tariff?A. To prevent one branch from dominating B. To compare independent evidence C. Government authority comes from the people D. A tax on imported goods
What is federalism?A. To compare independent evidence B. Power shared between national and state governments C. Dividing government authority among branches D. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
What is popular sovereignty?A. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights B. To compare independent evidence C. Government authority comes from the people D. A tax on imported goods
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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- Why are checks and balances used?To prevent one branch from dominating
- What is separation of powers?Dividing government authority among branches
- Why use corroboration in history?To compare independent evidence
- What is due process?Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- What is popular sovereignty?Government authority comes from the people
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.