Grade 8 · Social Studies · Challenge
Free History, Civics, and Geography worksheet - version 9
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-1DRCLR0-PF3O
What is separation of powers?A. Government authority comes from the people B. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law C. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights D. Dividing government authority among branches
What is popular sovereignty?A. Government authority comes from the people B. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law C. Power shared between national and state governments D. To compare independent evidence
Why use corroboration in history?A. Government authority comes from the people B. Power shared between national and state governments C. To prevent one branch from dominating D. To compare independent evidence
What is a tariff?A. Power shared between national and state governments B. Dividing government authority among branches C. To compare independent evidence D. A tax on imported goods
What is due process?A. Government authority comes from the people B. To compare independent evidence C. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights D. To prevent one branch from dominating
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. Dividing government authority among branches
What is the rule of law?A. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law B. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights C. To prevent one branch from dominating D. Power shared between national and state governments
What is federalism?A. Power shared between national and state governments B. A tax on imported goods C. Dividing government authority among branches D. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
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 separation of powers?Dividing government authority among branches
- What is popular sovereignty?Government authority comes from the people
- Why use corroboration in history?To compare independent evidence
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- What is due process?Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
- Why are checks and balances used?To prevent one branch from dominating
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
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.