FL.SS. Chapter 3, Lesson 3 Quiz

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. The Boston Tea Party is an event that represents the United States. It was a planned protest against unjust British taxes.

• True

• False

Indicate all correct choices. What is true about the US Constitution?

• Nine out of Thirteen states approved the United States Constitution.

• State representatives signed the United States Constitution.

• The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia.

• James Madison wrote the ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

Based on what you learned, use evidence from the sources to answer the following question. How does voting in local elections affect the everyday life of citizens? Pick 2 answers.

• It is a citizen's responsibility to vote.

• You have to be at least 21 years old to vote.

• Citizens make decisions about mayors, city council members, school board members, local taxes, and public works.

• Citizens vote for a new President every year.

Complete the sentence with the correct answer. The United States Constitution separates the power across _______ branches of government.

• one

• two

• three

• four

Indicate the best answer choice. What is the difference between these two patriotic holidays: Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

• One honors people who helped shape the nation and one honors people who have served in the military.

• One honors people who have died serving the United States and one honors people who have served in the military.

• One is celebrated in May and one is celebrated in September.

• One is celebrated in the United States and one is celebrated across the world.