Grade 8 · Social Studies · On Level
Free History, Civics, and Geography worksheet - version 3
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-1DG1VUM-1U1P
What is separation of powers?A. Dividing government authority among branches B. Government authority comes from the people C. To prevent one branch from dominating D. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights
Why use corroboration in history?A. Power shared between national and state governments B. To compare independent evidence C. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law D. To prevent one branch from dominating
What is popular sovereignty?A. Government authority comes from the people B. A tax on imported goods C. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law D. To prevent one branch from dominating
What is federalism?A. To prevent one branch from dominating B. Dividing government authority among branches C. To compare independent evidence D. Power shared between national and state governments
What is due process?A. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law B. A tax on imported goods C. Fair legal procedures before government deprives rights D. To compare independent evidence
What is the rule of law?A. Power shared between national and state governments B. Government authority comes from the people C. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law D. Dividing government authority among branches
What is a tariff?A. Dividing government authority among branches B. Government authority comes from the people C. A tax on imported goods D. Power shared between national and state governments
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. Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
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- What is separation of powers?Dividing government authority among branches
- Why use corroboration in history?To compare independent evidence
- What is popular sovereignty?Government authority comes from the people
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- 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
- Why are checks and balances used?To prevent one branch from dominating
Worked example
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