Praxis 5001 Social Studies and Civics

Question 1

Which of the following is a PRIMARY source for a student researching the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A letter written by Benjamin Franklin in 1776

Answer

A textbook chapter on the Revolution

Answer

A documentary film about the founding fathers

Answer

An encyclopedia article about colonial America

Question 2

The three branches of the U.S. federal government are legislative, executive, and:

Accepted Answer

Judicial

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Administrative

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Electoral

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Constitutional

Question 3

Which geographic tool shows elevation changes across a landscape?

Accepted Answer

Topographic map

Answer

Political map

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Road map

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Population map

Question 4

Supply and demand is a concept best taught in which social studies strand for elementary students?

Accepted Answer

Economics

Answer

History

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Geography

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Civics

Question 5

A classroom activity where students vote on rules for their class simulates which democratic process?

Accepted Answer

Majority rule

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Federalism

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Judicial review

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Separation of powers

Question 6

Which term describes an economy where individuals and businesses make most economic decisions?

Accepted Answer

Market economy

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Command economy

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Mixed economy

Answer

Traditional economy