Unit 6- Social Studies

What should go in the blank box in the diagram?

• Branches of City Governments

• Branches of State Government

• Branches of the National Government

• Branches of the Global Government

Justice Elena Kagan is a member of the US Supreme Court. Who does Justice Kagan work for?

• the executive branch of the national government

• the judicial branch of the national government

• the legislative branch of the national government

• the military branch of the national government

Ahmad must write a paper about the leader of the executive branch of Georgia's state government. Which government official will his paper focus on?

• mayor

• governor

• president

• senator

What is the purpose of the legislative branch of government?

• to create laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

• to veto laws

Which part of the government will decide if the law is constitutional?

• the Senate

• the vice president

• the Supreme Court

• the House of Representatives

Volunteering for the United Way would be an example of

• A. serving on a jury.

• B. joining the armed forces.

• C. serving the community.

• D. obeying the law.

In order to protect the rights of people in the United States and help people in need, it is important that the laws passed by the US government

• promote the common good.

• benefit the rich and powerful.

• expand the power of people in charge.

• prevent people from questioning the government.

Which of the following would make the BEST title for this outline?

• How to Participate in Civic Life

• How a Bill Becomes a Law in America

• The Geography of the United States

• Strategies for Running for Office

What should Simon do?

• A. Simon should complain to the teacher because he wanted to watch a movie.

• B. Simon should enjoy the pizza party because a class vote was a fair way to decide.

• C. Simon should refuse to eat any pizza or participate in the party because he voted for a movie.

• D. Simon should bring a movie anyway and watch it with the other students who voted for a movie.