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Social Studies Review

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-7XAVCR-1TEA

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

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  1. What is historical context?Conditions and ideas surrounding an event
  2. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  3. Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
  4. How is absolute location expressed?Latitude and longitude
  5. What is a tariff?A tax on imported goods
  6. What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
  7. What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
  8. What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
  9. What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
  10. What is a push factor in migration?A condition that drives people away

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.