Grade 5 · Social Studies · Building Confidence
Free Social Studies Review worksheet - version 11
Grade 5 social studies review matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Social Studies Review
Grade 5 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-YQFBAL-1QLB
1.What is opportunity cost?
2.What principle divides power among government branches?
3.Why do historians corroborate sources?
4.How do checks and balances limit power?
5.What is specialization in economics?
6.What is federalism?
7.What does supply and demand help determine?
8.What is judicial review?
9.What is the rule of law?
10.What is civic participation?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 11
- What is opportunity cost?The next-best choice given up
- What principle divides power among government branches?Separation of powers
- Why do historians corroborate sources?To compare evidence and improve reliability
- How do checks and balances limit power?Each branch can restrain the others
- What is specialization in economics?Focusing on particular goods, services, or tasks
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
- What does supply and demand help determine?Prices and quantities in markets
- What is judicial review?Courts examine whether laws follow the Constitution
- What is the rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, is subject to law
- What is civic participation?Taking part in community and government
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.