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WorksheetsSocial Studies Handbook Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A division of responsibility among the 3 branches of government
a)
competition
b)
separation of powers
c)
interest
d)
checks and balances
2.
uses colors to indicate changes in elevation
a)
competition
b)
relief map
c)
interest
d)
checks & balances
3.
A small fee charged on borrowed money
a)
competition
b)
separation of powers
c)
relief map
d)
interest
4.
Each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.
a)
competition
b)
separation of powers
c)
relief map
d)
checks and balances
5.
The struggle for the money consumers spend
a)
competition
b)
separation of powers
c)
interest
d)
checks and balances
6.
Which branch of government has the power to make sure that laws are carried out & commands the armed forces?
a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
d)
articles
7.
Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?
a)
federal
b)
legislative
c)
judicial
d)
the Bill of Rights
8.
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and deciding whether they follow the Constitution?
a)
the judicial branch
b)
the executive branch
c)
the legislative branch
d)
the representative branch
9.
Which of the following concepts says that the citizens of a country have the right to choose what kind of government they want?
a)
the rule of law
b)
federalism
c)
checks and balances
d)
popular sovereignty
10.
Which concept says that, in the United States, power is divided between the national and state governments?
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
federalism
c)
separation of powers
d)
amendments
11.
Latitude lines measure distance in which direction?
a)
up and down
b)
east and west
c)
north and south
d)
only west
12.
Maps that show information such as the location of state and national borders and capital cities are called
a)
historical maps
b)
elevation maps
c)
political maps
d)
physical maps
13.
The degree number at the Prime Median is
a)
0 degrees
b)
180 degrees
c)
90 degrees N
d)
90 degrees S
14.
A region is
a)
an image that looks a bit like an arrow and shows the directions.
b)
an area that shares physical or human characteristics.
c)
a simple map usually set in the corner of a larger one.
d)
a map that shows the number of people living in an area.
15.
Which of the following would you be MOST likely to find on a historical map of Virginia?
a)
a compass rose
b)
the number of people living in each city in Virginia
c)
the heigh above sea level of Virginia's regions
d)
the location of the first English settlement in Virginia (Jamestown)
16.
If the price of a good goes down, demand for that good will MOST likely
a)
go up.
b)
go down.
c)
stay the same.
d)
go down greatly.
17.
Who owns the businesses, factories, and stores in a free market economy?
a)
private people
b)
the federal government
c)
the state governments
d)
the Environmental Protection Agency
18.
The cost of something you give up in order to get another thing you want is the
a)
supply.
b)
opportunity cost.
c)
demand.
d)
interest.
19.
When you deposit money in a bank, what happens to the money?
a)
Some of it is used to make loans to other bank customers.
b)
All of it is placed in a special, hidden place.
c)
The bank uses the money to pay its employees.
d)
The money is given to the government.
20.
Which of the following BEST describes a trade agreement?
a)
The 2 countries agree to defend each other in the event of a war with other countries.
b)
Sports teams enter into these when they exchange players.
c)
It makes it easier for businesses to import and export goods.
d)
Tariffs are placed on imports and subsidies are placed on exports.
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