WorksheetsGaming though Government: Level 4
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT protected by the first amendment?
a)
The right to say what you want
b)
The right to write what you want
c)
The right to assemble in a group of people
d)
The right to own a weapon
2.
The fourth amendment says that in order for a home to be searched the police must do what?
a)
Get a warrant or permission from a judge
b)
Call the SWAT team
c)
Get permission from congress
d)
Get permission from the governor or president
3.
If you witness a crime (See someone do something illegal), what responsibility do you have as a U.S. citizen?
a)
To keep silent and hide because you don't want to put your family in danger
b)
To testify or speak in court about the crime you witnessed
c)
To start a neighborhood watch association to help keep your neighborhood safe
d)
To become a judge
4.
When people say, "I plead the fifth," what they are saying is that
a)
You don't have to let the police search your house without a warrant
b)
You have not yet committed the crime five times so you are innocent
c)
You cannot be accused of a crime unless there are five witnesses
d)
You don't have to testify against yourself you are accused of a crime
5.
The Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of assembly. What responsibility goes along with that right?
a)
None. You can protest however you want because it is your right.
b)
You need to participate in an assembly at least once a year or you may lose that right.
c)
You must carry protest signs and chant. Any other protests are illegal.
d)
You must respect the property and people where the protest is taking place. Any damage or harm could get you arrested
6.
A responsibility is something that is your job to do or think about. A responsibility not only affects you, but those around you, too.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Right or responsibility:
to follow the rules
to follow the rules
a)
right
b)
responsibility
8.
Right or responsibility:
to be respectful to others
to be respectful to others
a)
right
b)
responsibility
9.
Right or responsibility:
to feel safe
to feel safe
a)
right
b)
responsibility
10.
Right or responsibility:
to take care of your belongings
to take care of your belongings
a)
right
b)
responsibility
11.
Right or responsibility:
to have food and clothing
to have food and clothing
a)
right
b)
responsibility
12.
A right is something you
a)
get to do
b)
should do
13.
A responsibility is something you
a)
get to do
b)
should do
14.
Which is both a right and a responsibility?
a)
right to own property
b)
freedom of speech
c)
vote for leaders
d)
speak the truth
15.
The 13th amendment to the constitution gave African Americans the right to vote. What responsibility goes along with that right?
a)
to vote
b)
they must run for office
c)
To picket or protest unfair laws
d)
To impeach lawmakers they disagree with
16.
What is the meaning of Rule of Law?
a)
Everyone is above the law.
b)
Everyone is below the law.
c)
No one is above the law.
d)
The president is above the law.
17.
What does accountability or responsibility to the law mean?
a)
Everyone including government officials must follow the law.
b)
Government officials do not have to follow the law.
c)
Only civilians have to follow the law.
d)
Only government officials have to follow the law.
18.
Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?
a)
"We are a nation of laws, not of men."
b)
"No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
c)
Everyone is held accountable to the law.
d)
all of the above
19.
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
a)
commerce clause
b)
rule of law
c)
confederalism
d)
elastic clause
20.
The people are the source of all government authority.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
21.
Presidential appointees are subject to approval by the Senate.
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Federalism
22.
The Rule of Law
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Federalism
23.
Powers not specifically given to the Federal government by the Constitution are retained by the States.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
24.
the constitution outlines our plan of government and restricts its powers
a)
separation of powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
limited government
d)
federalism
25.
"We the people...do ordain and establish this Constitution"
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
democracy
c)
republicanism
d)
separation of powers
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