Grade 5 · Social Studies · Civics
Civics & Communities worksheet
Grade 5 civics & communities practice with original, difficulty-matched questions.
Civics & Communities
Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-3IV-E6H5
1.Explain “checks and balances” in your own words.
2.Explain “executive branch” in your own words.
3.Explain “legislative branch” in your own words.
4.Explain “public policy” in your own words.
5.Explain “civic participation” in your own words.
6.Explain “due process” in your own words.
7.Explain “separation of powers” in your own words.
8.Explain “federalism” in your own words.
How to use this skill
Grade 5 civics & communities practice with original, difficulty-matched questions.
Worked example
Identify the level of government, the decision-making process, and the rights or responsibilities involved.
Common mistake
Assuming every public decision is made by the same branch or level.
Helpful hint
Ask who has authority for this issue.
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