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EC-6 Core Subjects Social Studies Questions
and Correct Answers
Social Studies Ans: is an umbrella term encompassing the
disciplines of history, geography, civics and government,
economics and psychology.
How do elementary teachers prepare students for their role as
citizens of the US Ans: They lay the foundation of American core
values, citizenship, democracy, and patriotism
What is the sufferage movement in TX Ans: The sufferage
movement was a long fight lasting nearly 60 years to convince the
male dominated political establishment and other women of merit
of enfranchising women
Virginia House of Burgesses Ans: Established in 1619 in
Jamestown was the first democratically elected legislative body in
the British American Colonies created to function as a form of
representative government
Products that have supported Texas economy through its history
Ans: Cotton & Cattle 19th/20th century , petroleum 20th century
and Computers and electronics
Petroleum was one of the most important exports for TX
Pearl Harbor Ans: Pres Roosevelt attack on Japan Dec 1941
Checks and Balances Ans: Constitution set up the system so each
branch has the power to control or regulate the power of the other
two
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Judicial Review Ans: Power to review legislation enacted by
congress and signed by the president
Pocket veto Ans: Power of the president to veto or refuse to sign
legislation approved by congress
Habeas Corpus Ans: Civil rights that guarantees people the right
to a quick trial by jury
Why are advanced organizers and graphic representations
common in Social Studies Ans: They make content accessible to all
children including ELLs
Mayflower compact Ans: Was drawn up and signed by the pilgrims
aboard the Mayflower. They pledged to consult one another and
use majority vote to make decisions. Earliest agreement to
establish a political body and give the body power to act for the
good of the colony
Latitude/Longitude Ans: Together they provide the absolute
location of any person,place,or thing on earth
Lines form divisions in this grid system lines measure distance in
degrees
Grid system Ans: Latitude and Longitude lines locate points on a
map a geometric figure
Symbol represents official declaration of patriotism in the U S Ans:
Pledge of Allegiance published in 1892
Identify 2 key historical concepts or characters of the Middle Ages
Ans: The feudal system and the Crusades
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EC-6 Core Subjects Social Studies Questions
and Correct Answers
Social Studies Ans: is an umbrella term encompassing the
disciplines of history, geography, civics and government,
economics and psychology.
How do elementary teachers prepare students for their role as
citizens of the US Ans: They lay the foundation of American core
values, citizenship, democracy, and patriotism
What is the sufferage movement in TX Ans: The sufferage
movement was a long fight lasting nearly 60 years to convince the
male dominated political establishment and other women of merit
of enfranchising women
Virginia House of Burgesses Ans: Established in 1619 in
Jamestown was the first democratically elected legislative body in
the British American Colonies created to function as a form of
representative government
Products that have supported Texas economy through its history
Ans: Cotton & Cattle 19th/20th century , petroleum 20th century
and Computers and electronics
Petroleum was one of the most important exports for TX
Pearl Harbor Ans: Pres Roosevelt attack on Japan Dec 1941
Checks and Balances Ans: Constitution set up the system so each
branch has the power to control or regulate the power of the other
two
© 2025 All rights reserved
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Judicial Review Ans: Power to review legislation enacted by
congress and signed by the president
Pocket veto Ans: Power of the president to veto or refuse to sign
legislation approved by congress
Habeas Corpus Ans: Civil rights that guarantees people the right
to a quick trial by jury
Why are advanced organizers and graphic representations
common in Social Studies Ans: They make content accessible to all
children including ELLs
Mayflower compact Ans: Was drawn up and signed by the pilgrims
aboard the Mayflower. They pledged to consult one another and
use majority vote to make decisions. Earliest agreement to
establish a political body and give the body power to act for the
good of the colony
Latitude/Longitude Ans: Together they provide the absolute
location of any person,place,or thing on earth
Lines form divisions in this grid system lines measure distance in
degrees
Grid system Ans: Latitude and Longitude lines locate points on a
map a geometric figure
Symbol represents official declaration of patriotism in the U S Ans:
Pledge of Allegiance published in 1892
Identify 2 key historical concepts or characters of the Middle Ages
Ans: The feudal system and the Crusades
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