Grade 8 · Social Studies · On Level
Free History, Civics, and Geography worksheet - version 15
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 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1LQKKNR-1U1P
Why use corroboration in history?A. To compare independent evidence B. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law C. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights D. Government authority comes from the people
What is the rule of law?A. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law B. To compare independent evidence C. A tax on imported goods D. Power shared between national and state governments
Why are checks and balances used?A. Government authority comes from the people B. To prevent one branch from dominating C. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights D. A tax on imported goods
What is popular sovereignty?A. Government authority comes from the people B. A tax on imported goods C. To prevent one branch from dominating D. To compare independent evidence
What is federalism?A. Dividing government authority among branches B. Power shared between national and state governments C. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law D. Government authority comes from the people
What is a tariff?A. A tax on imported goods B. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law C. To compare independent evidence D. Dividing government authority among branches
What is due process?A. To compare independent evidence B. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights C. Dividing government authority among branches D. Government authority comes from the people
What is separation of powers?A. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights B. Power shared between national and state governments C. To compare independent evidence D. Dividing government authority among branches
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- Why use corroboration in history?To compare independent evidence
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- Why are checks and balances used?To prevent one branch from dominating
- What is popular sovereignty?Government authority comes from the people
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
- What is due process?Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
- What is separation of powers?Dividing government authority among branches
Worked example
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Common mistake
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