Government & Citizenship Review

How did the Founding Fathers help the country expand?

• They signed a treaty with Hawaii.

• They created the Constitution.

• They watched baseball together.

• They named the capital after Washington.

Study the diagram.

What is the best title for the web?

• American Presidents

• The First Men

• Founding Fathers

• Fantastic 4

Read this sentence from the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence.

“...all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

What is one right listed in this sentence?

• freedom of speech

• pursuit of happiness

• the right to vote

• freedom of religion

What is the most likely reason The Bill of Rights were added to the U.S. Constitution?

• There were no rights in the constitution.

• Everyone was treated fairly.

• The Constitution was too short.

• The writers wanted specific rights added.

The leader of Texas has many roles. Which is one of them?

• The president creates taxes.

• The Texas legislature elects judges.

• The governor appoints state officials.

• The mayor approves a state park.

True or False! There are 3 branches of government to prevent one person/group from having all the power.

• True

• False

Who is in charge of postal services, military and interstate highways?

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Ruby Bridges was the first African American student to attend an elementary in the south. Ruby was treated kindly by her teacher, but terribly by many in the community. Ruby’s action during this time show us that she _____.

• gives up easily

• Fought back with anger

• lived in a welcoming community

• Was brave

We can show justice by ____.

• Being fair when making decisions

• Telling the truth

• giving everyone the same thing

• Being safe

Which sentences best demonstrate that Clara Barton was a good citizen? Choose TWO answers. 

• She wrote songs. 

• She worked hard to get the American Red Cross established. 

• She was deaf and blind

• She was born in Massachusetts in 1821.

• She cared for wounded soldiers during a war.