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5th Grade M-STEP Social Studies Review
5th Grade M-STEP Social Studies Review
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1
Which event in the United States has the greatest effect on other countries?
the election of a new President
the building of a public high school
the election of a new governor
the signing of a Michigan tax law
2
In which locations did Native American groups have extremely cold winters?
Southeast and Southwest
Eastern Woodlands and Plains
Eastern Woodlands and Southeast
Plains and Southwest
3
Which feature is a human characteristic of Michigan?
Michigan copper region
Michigan sand dunes
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Bridge
4
How does the judicial branch protect the rights of citizens?
by appointing officials
by interpreting laws
by vetoing bills
by signing treaties
5
This event occurred to protest which policy of King George III?
the right to trial by jury
the right to bear arms
taxation without representation
cruel and unusual punishment
6
A person who comes up with ideas and takes on risk to produce those ideas:
worker
entrepreneur
laborer
7
The resources that are used to produce other goods and services:
renewable resources
capital resources
natural resources
8
The distribution of political power among the three branches of government...
checks and balances
rule of law
separation of powers
minority rights
9
Which statement helps to explain the change in Detroit’s population between 1900 and 1950?
People left Detroit to become farmers.
People moved to Detroit to find jobs.
People left Detroit to start businesses.
People moved to Detroit to become miners.
10
Which level of government regulates imports from other countries?
county
city
state
federal
11
Which is an example of a business partnership?
two teenagers who work at a mall
three friends who own a bicycle shop
a small company with a few employees
a large company with a few stock holders
12
Natural resources that cannot be replaced (example-oil):
renewable resources
capital resources
natural resources
13
Principle that all members of asociety, including leaders, must follow the law
federalism
rule of law
direct democracy
popular sovereignty
14
What is a benefit of borrowing money from a bank to purchase a car?
The bank will loan money for a car for free.
The bank will buy the car when the loan is paid.
The cost of the car will be less.
The car is paid for over a long period of time.
15
A situation in which demand for a good is greater than its supply:
specialization
labor
scarcity
16
Whose point of view is expressed in this poem?
American Patriot
British soldier
village blacksmith
colonial Loyalist
17
Form of government in which citizensmake decisions regarding laws andpolicies in person..
equality
federalism
republican form of government
direct democracy
18
Volunteers are putting on a school play. Made a chart showing who's responsible for each task.
They had a scarcity of human resources.
They had a scarcity of props.
They had a scarcity of time.
They had a scarcity of actors’ costumes.
19
Which event helped increase the population of Michigan beginning in 1825?
invention of steamships
opening of the Erie Canal
use of stagecoaches
construction of the Mackinac Bridge
20
Resources used to produce goods and services:
factors of production
interdependence
specialization
21
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention had 2 plans. How did the delegates finally agree?
by adopting completely new plans
by accepting ideas from both plans
by having governors serve as legislators
by allowing judges to appoint legislators
22
What economic term describes the cost of borrowing money from a bank?
profit
interest
capital
dividend
23
Which describes the change in the average water level?
The water level increased ten feet from 1950 to 1975.
The increase in water level was greatest from 1975 to 2000.
The decrease in water level was greatest from 1950 to 1975
The water level decreased thirty feet from 1900 to 2000
24
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
The government works with state governments to build roads
The government gives money to the states for school lunches
The president signs a treaty limiting nuclear weapons
The president vetoes a bill; Congress overrides the veto
25
During the 1600s, why did French settlers cooperate with local Native Americans?
to begin a fishing industry
to work in the timber industry
to learn farming
to trade for fur
26
Which economic activity is most important in Florida today?
growing grapefruits and oranges
logging
growing potatoes and apples
trapping
27
Which student response to this uniform policy is based on a constitutional right?
refusing to do school assignments
destroying school property
refusing to attend school
organizing school protests
28
Which tax pays for the United States Army?
county sales tax
federal income tax
state income tax
local property tax
29
Which individual is acting as a consumer?
pizza delivery person
Mr. Smith
recycle bin collector
Ms. Garcia
30
Branch that can collect taxes, declare war, enforce laws and print currency:
judicial
president
legislative
executive
31
What trend is shown in the bar graph that shows the % of total population that is rural?
The percent of rural population has decreased since 1940.
The percent of rural population has increased since 1950.
The percent of rural population changed slightly.
The percent of rural population stayed the same.
32
This document created the rules and laws of the U.S. gov. & it is the highest law in the land:
Bill of Rights
Amendment
U.S. Constitution
33
Branch that interprets the law and declare an action unconstitutional:
executive
judicial
The President
legislative
34
Which effect will this news
MOST LIKELY
have on the citizens of Michigan?
Public schools will close.
Ship building will increase.
Gasoline prices will increase.
Computer prices will decrease.
35
The human effort that goes toward producing goods:
capital
specialization
labor
36
A natural resource that can be replaced. For example-timber:
natural resources
renewable resources
capital resources
37
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution that protects individual rights:
First Amendment
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
38
Which is used to determine the price of a good?
cost of production
trade
shares of stock
income tax
39
Which word describes capital equipment used for making pizza?
oven
wheat
cook
tomato
40
Which phrase
BEST
completes this diagram?
Delivering Mail
Making Treaties
Taxing Citizens
Printing Money
41
Branch that creates laws, and can amend the Constitution:
president
executive
judicial
legislative
42
How does increased oil usage around the world affect the United States?
Citizens demand more gasoline.
Energy costs decline.
Energy sales decline.
Citizens pay more for gasoline.
43
Which sentence best explains why many people in the US live in suburbs and work in cities?
Air transportation has reduced highway traffic.
Steamboats carry goods between suburbs and cities.
Canals carry passengers between suburbs and cities.
Expressways have reduced travel time.
44
Read and choose the best answer
due process
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
property ownership
45
Things found in nature, used to produce goods and services:
capital resources
renewable resources
natural resources
46
How did glaciers affect the land in the southern parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan?
They deposited gold nuggets.
They created many mountains.
They created many canyons.
They deposited fertile soil.
47
How can supporters help a candidate for United States Senate win the election?
make calls to voters
teach citizenship classes
contact government leaders
volunteer as poll workers
48
A system in which 1 branch of gov. has the right & power to limit the actions of another branch
separation of powers
checks and balances
rule of law
veto
49
Having the same rights, privileges and immunities as other members of society is called...
direct democracy
majority rule
equality
minority rights
50
Which lesson about good character can be learned from Deborah Sampson?
It is important to support a good cause.
Money has value
Education has value
It is important to care for the sick.
