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Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-40EHJL-17DN

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1.What principle divides power among government branches?
2.What is a tariff?
3.What is federalism?
4.What does supply and demand help determine?
5.What is historical context?
6.What is civic participation?
7.How is absolute location expressed?
8.Why do historians corroborate sources?
9.What is opportunity cost?
10.What is specialization in economics?

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  1. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  2. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  3. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  4. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  5. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  6. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  7. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
  8. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  9. What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
  10. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.