Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Multiple Choice

What name do we give to the highest law in the United States?

• democracy

• Constitution

Multiple Choice

The United States is a democracy, What does this mean?

• only government has the power to make political decisions

• citizens have the power to make political decisions

Multiple Select

Check all that apply: Under the Constitution

• the nation has a strong federal government

• each state has it's own constitution

• states can disobey the US Constitution

Multiple Choice

True or False

Voting is a civic responsibility.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How do the Constitution’s basic principles protect

citizens?

• They ensure that the government misuse its power and that it doesn't treat all citizens equally.

• They ensure that the government

  doesn't misuse its power and that it doesn't treat all citizens equally.

• They ensure that the government

  doesn't misuse its power and that it treats

  all citizens equally.

Fill in the Blank

The rule of law protects ___________ from a government's misuse of power.

Multiple Choice

In the United States we experience several natural disasters. Which agency is responsible for helping citizens when we have natural disasters?

• National Guard

• FBI

• government agency

Open Ended

Name one government agency whose job is to make sure Americans are safe as a nation.

Multiple Select

How does the FBI ensure that our country is safe and peaceful? Choose 2 answers.

• it investigates major crimes

• it collects

  information about terrorists and other people

  suspected of committing crimes.

• misuse its power against citizens.

Multiple Choice

Which of the armed forces protects the nation on land?

• the navy

• the army

• the air force

Multiple Choice

The _________works along with the navy.

• airforce

• army

• coast guard

Multiple Choice

Who funds the military?

• military

• Congress

• constitution

Open Ended

Share one important thing you learned from today's lesson.