WorksheetsThe Government of Michigan
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a reason we need the government?
a)
To help solve problems.
b)
To keep people safe.
c)
To make people happy.
d)
To make and enforce laws.
2.
If the government doesn't let people say their opinions, they are violating people's...
a)
freedom of religion.
b)
freedom of speech.
c)
right to a fair trial.
d)
the right to vote.
3.
If the government tells us who our senator is without asking the people, they are violating our....
a)
freedom of religion.
b)
freedom of speech.
c)
right to a fair trial.
d)
right to vote.
4.
Bob saw seen on a security camera shoplifting. The police tracked him down and put him in jail for 6 years. What is the problem with this?
a)
Bob wasn't given freedom to speak.
b)
Bob wasn't given a fair trial.
c)
Bob wasn't allowed to believe his own religion.
d)
Bob wasn't given a chance to vote.
5.
In the United States, are there more local governments or state governments?
a)
Local
b)
State
6.
Who makes laws about marriage?
a)
Local government
b)
State government
c)
both
7.
Who fixes the roads?
a)
Local government
b)
State government
c)
Both
8.
Who makes laws about pets?
a)
Local government
b)
State government
c)
both
9.
Who provides fire stations?
a)
Local government
b)
State government
c)
Both
10.
Who makes laws about adoption?
a)
Local government
b)
State government
c)
Both
11.
Henry makes fun of people who don’t belong to his religion. He teases them and says their religion is wrong.
What is Henry violating?
What is Henry violating?
a)
Freedom of religion
b)
Freedom of speech
c)
The right to vote
d)
The right to a fair trial
12.
People can do what they want without consequences.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Laws and governments help protect people’s rights.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Individual rights are only for a few citizens.
a)
True
b)
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