Social Studies Week 30

What is it called when people are involved in letting their representatives know what they want?

• Civic responsibility

• Common good

• Civic duty

• Civic engagement

What must representatives decide for the freedom and liberty of many people?

• What is good for the common good

• What is good for the few

• What is good for the government

• What is good for the President

In the United States, what is the government supposed to work for?

• The President

• The Congress

• The common good

• The Supreme Court

Why is it important to have rules and laws?

• To give authority to the President

• To establish conditions for government

• To ensure freedom and liberty

• To work for the common good

What is the guiding question mentioned in the document?

• What is the common good?

• Why is it important to have rules and laws?

• What is civic responsibility?

• Who gives authority to the government?

What did Bridget "Biddy" Mason do after gaining her freedom?

• She became a politician

• She moved to another country

• She worked as a nurse and midwife

• She stopped working

What is one way kids can be active in their community?

• By ignoring community events

• By respecting others in the community

• By breaking the laws

• By avoiding taxes

What was Mary Ellen Pleasant's role in the Underground Railroad?

• She was a conductor

• She was a passenger

• She was a network helper

• She was a station master

What did Mary Ellen Pleasant do with her inheritance?

• Bought a house

• Invested in businesses

• Traveled the world

• Donated to charity

What was the result of Mary Ellen Pleasant's challenge to the streetcar company?

• She lost the case

• She was fined

• The Supreme Court declared denying service illegal

• The company closed down