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Social Studies Review

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-919A4N-1TEA

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1.What is historical context?
2.What is specialization in economics?
3.What is the rule of law?
4.How do checks and balances limit power?
5.What is civic participation?
6.What is a push factor in migration?
7.What is judicial review?
8.What does supply and demand help determine?
9.What is federalism?
10.What principle divides power among government branches?

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  1. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  2. What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
  3. What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
  4. How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
  5. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  6. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away
  7. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  8. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  9. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  10. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers

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.