Chapter 2 Test

1. Which of these is not a common custom in the United States?

• Kissing on the cheek as a form of greeting
• Handshaking as a form of greeting
• Waving as a form of greeting
• Bowing as a form of greeting

Which of these statements explains why there are many different custom in the United States?

• People from many places brought their customs here.

• The influence of a single dominant culture.
• A lack of historical events shaping customs.
• Uniformity in traditions across all states.

Which of these in not part of a person's culture?

• Language spoken at home
• Height

• Foods

• Holidays

Which of these is shared by all people in the United States?

• the same foods and drinks

• Access to free healthcare
• Mandatory voting for all citizens
• the same form of government

In the United States, citizens do not have the right to

• make choices about their lives

• have a fair trial

• make decisions that take away certain rights from others

• vote in elections

Which of these is an action of state government?

• making laws for drivers

• delivering the mail

• buying fire trucks

• cleaning city streets

Which of these is an action of the national government?

• fixing the street lights

• selling farm products

• running the army

• collecting the garbage

Match the following

• Judicial

• Makes the laws

• Legislative

• Carries out the laws

• Executive

• Evaluates the laws

Match the following

• Government in charge of cities and towns

• Local Government

• Government in charge of each state

• Federal Government

• Government in charge of the entire United States

• State Government

Person with the most votes

• The person with the most votes is disqualified.
• The person with the most votes wins.
• The person with the most votes lose.
• The person with the least votes wins.