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5.5 Systems of Government Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 5.5 Systems of Government. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Systems of Government - Which option best demonstrates understanding of systems of government? (C3 D2.Civ.5.3–5)

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Grade 5

Subject

Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
During an 'emergency,' a leader suspends elections, rules by decree, and refuses to say when elections will return.
Which conclusion is BEST supported?
AThe country is becoming more democratic
BThe government is moving toward direct democracy
CThe leader is strengthening checks and balances
DThe system is moving toward dictatorship because citizens cannot choose or remove leaders through elections
Solution & Explanation:Suspending elections and ruling by decree removes citizen control and weakens checks—signs of dictatorship.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
In Westparl, lawmakers vote that they no longer support the prime minister. The prime minister resigns, and a new government is formed.
This is an example of:
AA vote of no confidence (parliamentary accountability)
BA royal coronation
CA federal amendment
DA dictator’s decree
Solution & Explanation:A vote of no confidence lets the legislature remove a head of government in a parliamentary system.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A constitution includes a bill of rights. Citizens can take the government to court if a new law violates those rights.
This best shows:
ARule by inheritance
BConstitutional limits on government power
CDirect democracy only
DMilitary rule
Solution & Explanation:A bill of rights and access to courts show that the constitution limits government and protects rights.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard CIV.5.5 (Students practice systems of government in Grade 5 social studies.).

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