State and Local Government Vocabulary

Government / Civics Vocab Practice

Civic Standard SS5CG1

• Explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution. 

• a. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen. 

•  b. Explain the concept of due process of law and describe how the U.S. Constitution protects a citizen’s rights by due process

Civil Standard SS5CG2

• Explain the process by which amendments to the U.S. Constitution are made. 

• a. Explain the amendment process outlined in the Constitution. 

• b. Describe the purpose for the amendment process.

Civil Standard SS5CG3

• Explain how amendments to the U. S. Constitution have maintained a representative democracy/republic

• a. Explain how voting rights are protected by the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th amendments.

Vocabulary 

Multiple Choice

Which word completes the sentence?

The banker watches how businesses grow and how well they are doing. When they do their jobs, it helps us have a strong________.

• economy

• geography

• history

• civics

Multiple Choice

When people _______, they are participating in government.

• ratify

• amendment

• vote

• amend

Multiple Choice

The 19th _________ granted women the right to vote.

• vote

• right

• Constitution

• Amendment

Multiple Select

Check all that apply.

Which rights are covered in the Bill of Rights?

• The right to protest.

• The right to a jury.

• The right to bear arms.

• The right to commit crimes.

Fill in the Blank

The document that explains how a government runs, and gives basic laws to rule the country.

Fill in the Blank

Once a bill is ready, it is voted on and must be

Open Ended

Why would the founding fathers and writers of the Constitution create an amendment process? Why not keep it as written?