Second Grade Social Studies MOY Exam

1. What does all of the information above represent? 

• The ways that public officials are selected.

• The functions of the government.

• The characteristics of good citizenship.

• The significance of Veterans Day.

2. Who is the current mayor of the City of Houston?

• Joe Biden

• Dan Patrick

• John Whitmire

• Greg Abbott

3. Citizens        members of Congress to work in the government

• Appoint

• Assign

• Elect

• Hire

4. Which of the following is a service provided by the government that protects life, property, and the environment?

• Fire Department

• Hospital

• Park

• Library

5. What is the significance of Veterans Day?

• To honor U.S. Presidents and the work they have done.

• To honor people that fought in wars and served in time of peace.

• To celebrate the end of slavery.

• To honor people who do their jobs everyday.

6. What one the significance of Thanksgiving?

• To give thanks for your blessings.

• To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

• To honor people that who fought in wars and served in time of peace.

• To honor people who do their jobs every day.

7. When you do something in the present, you do it     

• Later

• Tomorrow

• Now

8. Which event happened first on the timeline?

• The Statue of Liberty was built.

• The carving of Mt. Rushmore began.

• The Lincoln Memorial was finished.

• The Liberty Bell was made.

9. Which two holidays are celebrated with a candle lighting ceremony?

• Kwanzaa and Hanukkah

• Christmas and Thanksgiving

• Hanukkah and Christmas

• Thanksgiving and Kwanzaa

10. According to the chart, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• All four holidays are celebrated on one day.

• All four holidays are celebrated with food.

• All four holidays are celebrated on the same day.

• All four holidays are celebrated with parades.