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Representation, Rights, and Rule of Law Worksheet

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Representation, Rights, and Rule of Law Worksheet
Grade 5 Social Studies LearnCrux.com
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Someone chosen to act for others is a __.
2. Which idea best matches rule of law?
3. The Constitution helps protect rights and set __.
4. Match the civic idea to its meaning: representation
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5. Match the civic idea to its meaning: rights
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6. Match the civic idea to its meaning: rule of law
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7. Which statement is accurate?
8. Why is representation important in a democracy?
9. Citizens elect __ to help make decisions.
10. Which example best shows the Constitution doing its job?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. representative
2. Government must follow laws and limits.
3. limits
4. people have a voice through chosen leaders
5. important freedoms and protections
6. laws apply within a system of limits
7. Representation connects citizens to government decisions.
8. representation gives people a voice in government decisions
9. representatives
10. Government power is organized and limited by rules.

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