2nd Grade Social Studies

What is the name of this landform? 

• Hill
• Mountain
• Island
• Ocean

- I currently serve as the governor of Texas. 
- I work with the Legislature to serve the people of Texas. 
Who am I?

• Greg Abbott
• Barack Obama
• Irma Rangel

- I work with different departments in the city or town.
- I represent the city at meetings and important events.
- I am a leader for the people of the community when there are problems.
Which job is described above?  

• Mayor
• Teacher
• Governor

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• A good community citizen 
• A good school teacher
• A good fire fighter

Which is NOT a way citizens can participate in government?

• Attending a town meeting 
• Serving as mayor of a city 
• Picking up trash in your house
• Voting on Election Day

How do citizens select who will be the mayor?

• By having an election
• By having job interviews
• By forming a selection committee

A good way to get information about issues in your community is by - 

• reading novels 
• talking to visitors
• listening to the news

Which does NOT describe the actions of a good citizen?

• Paying taxes
• Voting 
• Stealing

The freedom we have as citizens is called a...

• responsibility
• right
• choice
• law

Rules that we must follow in our community are called...

• responsibility
• right
• choice
• law