Grade 8 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free History, Civics, and Geography worksheet - version 8
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-1E1C7FZ-PF3O
What is federalism?A. A tax on imported goods B. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law C. Government authority comes from the people D. Power shared between national and state governments
What is the rule of law?A. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights B. To prevent one branch from dominating C. A tax on imported goods D. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
What is separation of powers?A. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law B. Dividing government authority among branches C. To prevent one branch from dominating D. Government authority comes from the people
What is a tariff?A. To compare independent evidence B. A tax on imported goods C. To prevent one branch from dominating D. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
What is due process?A. A tax on imported goods B. Dividing government authority among branches C. Power shared between national and state governments D. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
What is popular sovereignty?A. To compare independent evidence B. A tax on imported goods C. Government authority comes from the people D. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
Why use corroboration in history?A. To compare independent evidence B. Power shared between national and state governments C. A tax on imported goods D. Dividing government authority among branches
Why are checks and balances used?A. To prevent one branch from dominating B. A tax on imported goods C. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law D. Government authority comes from the people
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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- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- What is separation of powers?Dividing government authority among branches
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- What is due process?Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
- What is popular sovereignty?Government authority comes from the people
- Why use corroboration in history?To compare independent evidence
- Why are checks and balances used?To prevent one branch from dominating
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.