Praxis® 5004 Elementary Education: Social Studies
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Praxis® 5004 – Social Studies Sample Questions (10)
In the United States, the main purpose of the system of checks and balances is to:
A fourth-grade teacher wants students to examine a primary source about the American Revolution. Which of the following would be the best example to use?
Which geographic feature forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia?
A teacher asks students to imagine they have \$10 to spend and must choose one toy from a list. The toy they do not choose best illustrates the economic concept of:
On a map, which element helps students understand the real-world distance between two locations?
Which classroom activity would best help third-grade students understand cultural diversity?
Which event most directly led American colonists to organize protests such as the Boston Tea Party?
Which branch of the U.S. government is primarily responsible for interpreting laws and deciding whether they agree with the Constitution?
A city builds a bridge across a river to connect two sides of the community. This is best described as an example of:
A second-grade teacher wants students to understand the difference between needs and wants. Which activity would be most effective?