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Naming the Principle is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on core civic virtues and democratic principles, aligned to Common Core standard D2.Civ.8.3-5. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Naming the Principle

D2.Civ.8.3-5

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Draw a line from each principle to an example.

1.Draw a line from each one to its match.
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • The right to be heard
  • Representation
  • A.Objectors given a chance to state their case
  • B.A register that shows who was admitted and why
  • C.Charges and fares posted where anybody can read them
  • D.A council chosen by the people it governs
2.Draw a line from each one to its match.
  • Participation
  • Equal treatment
  • Due notice
  • Consent
  • A.A petition sent by those affected before a decision
  • B.Land taken only after Parliament agrees
  • C.The same toll for the same cargo, whoever owns the boat
  • D.Polling announced on a fixed day in advance

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Answer key — Naming the Principle

Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.1. Transparency — C (Charges and fares posted where anybody can read them) 2. Accountability — B (A register that shows who was admitted and why) 3. The right to be heard — A (Objectors given a chance to state their case) 4. Representation — D (A council chosen by the people it governs)
  2. 2.1. Participation — A (A petition sent by those affected before a decision) 2. Equal treatment — C (The same toll for the same cargo, whoever owns the boat) 3. Due notice — D (Polling announced on a fixed day in advance) 4. Consent — B (Land taken only after Parliament agrees)

Questions about Naming the Principle

What does the Naming the Principle worksheet cover?

It practises core civic virtues and democratic principles — 2 questions for Grade 3 to Grade 5, all on Common Core D2.Civ.8.3-5: Name the core civic virtues and democratic principles that guide a society. The instruction to pupils is “Draw a line from each principle to an example”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.

Which Common Core standard does Naming the Principle practise?

D2.Civ.8.3-5 — D2.Civ.8.3-5, in the Civics domain for Grade 3 to Grade 5. The published standard reads: “Identify core civic virtues and democratic principles that guide government, society, and communities.” The worksheet assesses that standard rather than a paraphrase of it.

What age or grade is this worksheet for?

Naming the Principle is written for Grade 3 to Grade 5, typically ages 40-41. It is one of the sheets on D2.Civ.8.3-5, so it suits any pupil working at that standard — including older pupils revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.

Does Naming the Principle come with an answer key?

Yes. All 2 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.

How many different versions of Naming the Principle can I print?

25 — one per pupil, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.

Is Naming the Principle free to print and photocopy?

Yes. Naming the Principle, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.

Is there a lesson plan to teach D2.Civ.8.3-5?

Yes — “Naming the Principle Behind It” is a 45-minute Grade 3 to Grade 5 plan for D2.Civ.8.3-5, timed section by section, with the misconceptions to expect and an exit ticket. Naming the Principle is the practice that follows it.

More practice for D2.Civ.8.3-5

Name the core civic virtues and democratic principles that guide a society.

Teaching this next? Naming the Principle Behind It is the 45-minute plan for it, with the misconceptions to expect.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.8.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.