4th Grade Unit 3, Week 2 Mirrored Questions

What is the meaning of the word concert as it is used in paragraph 12? (V.1.3)

• musical performance

• working together

• school gathering

• to collect something

How does the author help the reader understand why each state is responsible for protecting its own citizens?

• by describing the problems of two states

• by showing a photograph of the state constitution

• by listing the different state departments

• by explaining the Federalist Papers

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "The state constitution outlines the priorities of the state." (sidebar p. 13)

• "Government officials and agencies handle the infrastructure of states." (paragraph 4)

• "Water conservation is a big issue in California because of severe droughts." (paragraph 2)

• "Madison and others wrote The Federalist Papers to support ratification, or passing, of the Constitution." (p.12)

How does the author structure information in this passage?

• by describing the Constitution

• by comparing and contrasting two types of governments

• by asking questions and then answering them

• by explaining a problem and then presenting solutions

Based on the passage, what can the reader infer about state government?

• The Federalists created paper.

• State governments are designed to meet the needs of the citizens.

• The most important job of the state government is to issue an Amber Alert.

• Private schools are better than public schools because they are more expensive.

Which sentence from the passage best shows the importance of maintaining a state's infrastructure?

• "It is the state government's responsibility to maintain them so that people can travel and transport goods safely." (paragraph 5)

• "We use them each and every day." (paragraph 5)

• "One part of the state's infrastructure is transportation." (paragraph 4)

• "States collect taxes, tolls, and other fees from citizens to help pay for this work." (paragraph 5)

Which detail from paragraphs 10-12 supports the central idea that state governments work together in emergencies?

• "good examples of federalism at its best"

• "protecting citizens"

• "an ice storm hit New England"

• "restore power for the citizens"

Which two sentences can be used to create a summary of paragraphs 1-3?

• Dairy farming is a big industry in Wisconsin.

• The national and state governments work together to help citizens.

• James Madison was the father of the Constitution.

• Only the federal government responds to the needs of the citizens.

• The state constitution explains the structure, role, and work of the state government.