Government_2nd Grade_MP2

Thurgood Marshall High School was named for a famous American. How was he a good citizen?

• He helped sick and poor people to get well.

• He helped enslaved people to have freedom.

• He helped all children to go to equal schools.

Which of these people was a public official elected to the Texas Legislature?

• Irma Rangel

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Amelia Earhart

Which of these is a contribution of Thurgood Marshall?

• He was an Army general

• He was a Supreme Court Justice

• He was a President of the United States.

This El Paso Building is important because City Council and the ________ meet here.

• Mayor

• President

Which building on the map shows a place where children and adults can get books to read for a short period of time?

• Pietown Hospital

• Wiley Elementary School

• Pietown Library

Pat Mora, Benjamin Saenz, Khalid, John 'Danny' Olivas are people that have influenced history in your local community. Choose TWO ways they helped the community in the past.

• Author uses writing to advocate and entertain.

• Songwriter uses writing to entertain.

• Astronaut uses experience to advance space safety.

All of these are ways the government helps you EXCEPT:

• Deciding what job you should have

• Protecting you from criminals

• Making sure your rights are protected

The president can choose judges for certain courts. We call this act –

• Election

• Public meeting

• Appointing

Americans honor the individuals who have served in the armed forces on _______________.

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Veterans Day

People in the military are celebrated because they _____________ the United States.

• protect

• leave

• walk