EC-6 Core Subjects Social Studies
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Social Studies - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT
ANSWER -They lay the foundation of American core values, citizenship, democracy, and
patriotism
What is the sufferage movement in TX - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cotton & Cattle 19th/20th century , petroleum 20th century and Computers and electronics
Petroleum was one of the most important exports for TX
Pearl Harbor - CORRECT ANSWER -Pres Roosevelt attack on Japan Dec 1941
Checks and Balances - CORRECT ANSWER -Constitution set up the system so each
branch has the power to control or regulate the power of the other two
Judicial Review - CORRECT ANSWER -Power to review legislation enacted by congress
and signed by the president
, Pocket veto - CORRECT ANSWER -Power of the president to veto or refuse to sign
legislation approved by congress
Habeas Corpus - CORRECT ANSWER -Civil rights that guarantees people the right to a
quick trial by jury
Why are advanced organizers and graphic representations common in Social Studies -
CORRECT ANSWER -They make content accessible to all children including ELLs
Mayflower compact - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Latitude and Longitude lines locate points on a map
a geometric figure
Symbol represents official declaration of patriotism in the U S - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pledge of Allegiance published in 1892
Identify 2 key historical concepts or characters of the Middle Ages - CORRECT
ANSWER -The feudal system and the Crusades
What are the source of most economic activity in the Dallas Ft Worth region - CORRECT
ANSWER -Defense and Tecnology
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Social Studies - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT
ANSWER -They lay the foundation of American core values, citizenship, democracy, and
patriotism
What is the sufferage movement in TX - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cotton & Cattle 19th/20th century , petroleum 20th century and Computers and electronics
Petroleum was one of the most important exports for TX
Pearl Harbor - CORRECT ANSWER -Pres Roosevelt attack on Japan Dec 1941
Checks and Balances - CORRECT ANSWER -Constitution set up the system so each
branch has the power to control or regulate the power of the other two
Judicial Review - CORRECT ANSWER -Power to review legislation enacted by congress
and signed by the president
, Pocket veto - CORRECT ANSWER -Power of the president to veto or refuse to sign
legislation approved by congress
Habeas Corpus - CORRECT ANSWER -Civil rights that guarantees people the right to a
quick trial by jury
Why are advanced organizers and graphic representations common in Social Studies -
CORRECT ANSWER -They make content accessible to all children including ELLs
Mayflower compact - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Latitude and Longitude lines locate points on a map
a geometric figure
Symbol represents official declaration of patriotism in the U S - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pledge of Allegiance published in 1892
Identify 2 key historical concepts or characters of the Middle Ages - CORRECT
ANSWER -The feudal system and the Crusades
What are the source of most economic activity in the Dallas Ft Worth region - CORRECT
ANSWER -Defense and Tecnology
