Chapter 3 Social Studies

Which amendment ended slavery?

• 12th

• 10th

• 13th

• 11th

According to the Declaration of Independence, what should Americans do if the Government doesn't protect their basic rights?

• Protest

• Change or replace the government

• Write to the president

What is sovereignty?

• The right to rule

• a state of supreme power

• A state where power is sent to the people

What is the job of the Executive Branch?

• Interpret the laws

• Carry out the laws

• Make the laws

What do the amendments in the Bill of Rights explain?

• The rights of American citizens

• The problems in government

• The changes made by the president

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

How many senators does each state elect to the Senate?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

Which of the following are the three levels of government? Select the correct 3.

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

• constitutional

What services do local and state taxes help pay for?

• roads, parks, police, schools, libraries

• houses, cars, buildings, homeless

• schools, parks, police, houses, buildings

What do the stars on the American Flag represent?

• colonies

• presidents

• 50 states

Which document guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of religion?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitutional documents