24 Social studies CP 2

What do our founding documents do for our nation today?

• They teach us what to do in the future.

• They shape and guide our country.

• They show us who important people are.

• They explain about our founding fathers.

What is Texas's government modeled after?

• Britain’s government

• Canada’s government

• Mexico’s government

• U.S national government

According to the article, a function of the government is ___________.

• to take our money

• to meet our needs

• to share the responsibilities

• to divide the power

According to the article, ___________ is part of our responsibility to participate in government.

According to the article, which character traits did Helen Keller exemplify? Support your answer with evidence from the article.

Which of these is NOT how people become heroes?

• by doing a heroic deed

• by planning to be a hero

• by trying to serve others

• by being a good citizen

Why did Dr. Hector P. Garcia start the American G.I. Forum?

• to make himself known and liked

• to make people remember WWII

• to help veterans get their benefits

• to give everyone a chance to talk

In order to solve a problem, we need to have _______.

• a goal.

• money.

• a plan.

• fun.

What is the first step in solving a problem?

• evaluating the situation.

• identifying the problem.

• protecting the people.

• protecting property.

What can you use to tell the distance on a map?

• compass rose

• title

• legend

• scale