We the People Test REview

Which group of people was responsible for creating the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

• the Navajo Code Talkers

• the Founding Fathers

• the Four Chaplains

• the Supreme Court

What does the Executive branch do ?

• Makes sure the laws are carried out

• makes laws and establishes taxes

  
  

The Founding Fathers created a government system with 3 separate branches, each with their own responsibilities, in order to —

• make the voting process quicker

• have all the power in the executive branch

• prevent one branch from becoming too powerful

• make sure elected leaders are honest and trustworthy

How are governors and mayors chosen?

• They declare themselves the leader.

• They are elected by the people.

• They are appointed by the president.

• They pay to become the leader.

In our country, citizens vote for leaders who make laws, give permission to the government to make laws, and agree to obey the laws. This is called ____________.

• The pursuit of happiness

• Consent of the Governed

• Law of the lans

• nothing

Good citizens are responsible, trustworthy, respectful, treat others fairly, care about the environment, and show civic responsibility. Give an example of how you can be a good citizen in your community.

• • By having respect for others and their property

• By being mean

• By not recycling trash

• Stealing

What is one way a citizen can show civic responsibility?

• They can take out the trash

• They can babysit

• Citizens can show responsibility by registering to vote

• Nothing

Use the information in the chart to help you answer question 8. What was one important accomplishment of Benjamin Franklin and WHY was it important?

• • Proved that lightning was a form of electricity. Without it we wouldn't have lightbulbs

• nothing

• He wrote a paper

• He was President

What is the U.S Document?

• The Bill of Rights: Ensures the Basic Rights of all U.S Citizens

• The Declaration of Independence

• A Letter

• a book

What Docuemnt is this ?

• A Letter

• U.S Constitution: Outlines the structure of the U.S Government

• A book