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WorksheetsCelebrate Freedom Week
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 46mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When was the Bill of Rights ratified?
a)
Dec 15 1980
b)
Dec 15 1791
2.
The Declaration of Independence was written in order to--
a)
inform the colonists of the British king's demands.
b)
outline the reasons why the colonists were rebelling.
c)
list the individual rights Americans wanted recognized
3.
One of the major ideas of the Declaration of Independence is that--
a)
people should know about changes made to their government.
b)
a government gets its power from the consent of the people.
c)
people must all agree to make informed decisions when voting.
4.
What was the reason for creating the U.S. Constitution?
a)
to declare to the British king that Americans are free and independent
b)
to create a new monarchy that would defend the rights and freedoms of Americans
c)
to unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free
5.
On Constitution Day, Americans commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. What document's adoption is celebrated on the Fourth of July?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
Declaration of Independence
6.
The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because
a)
it includes specific lists of rights American citizens are entitled to
b)
contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosophers
c)
outlines the requirements for being President of the United States
7.
Which of these words is a synonym for "liberty"?
a)
Library
b)
Freedom
c)
Release
8.
The Statue of Liberty holds a tablet which has "July 4, 1776" written on it in Roman numerals. Why this date?
a)
This is the date that America declared independence.
b)
This is the date George Washington became President.
c)
This is the date the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth.
9.
In the Pledge of Allegiance, what object symbolizes the United States?
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
a)
the bald eagle
b)
the flag
c)
the White House
10.
Freedom is never_______________.
a)
available
b)
free
c)
in Texas
d)
allowed
11.
The President belongs to which branch of government?
a)
Tree
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
Executive
12.
Having freedoms also require citizens to have________________________.
a)
laws
b)
responsibilities
c)
jobs
d)
schools
13.
What is the date on the tablet the Statue of Liberty is holding?
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
December 25, 1876
c)
October 31, 1765
d)
July 4, 1876
14.
What do the 7 rays on the Statue of Liberty's crown represent?
a)
7 presidents
b)
7 cities
c)
7 continents
d)
7 flags
15.
Who wrote the national anthem of the United States?
a)
Francis Scott Key
b)
Rosa Parks
c)
Statue Liberty
d)
Abraham Lincoln
16.
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?
a)
Flag Song
b)
Flag Banner Anthem
c)
Star Spangled Banner
d)
Important Song Anthem
17.
What is the first line of the National Anthem?
a)
Oh see can you see
b)
Jose can you see
c)
Oh say can you say
d)
Oh say can you see
18.
What is the National Anthem about?
a)
the flag
b)
the president
c)
Washington, DC
d)
peace
19.
Why did people move from England to America?
a)
To become a landowner
b)
religious freedom
c)
to make lots of money
d)
all of the above
20.
The part of government that makes laws.
a)
amendment
b)
preamble
c)
independence
d)
legislature
21.
The condition of having freedom.
a)
republic
b)
congress
c)
liberty
d)
democracy
22.
The part of government that executes, or carries out, laws.
a)
executive
b)
legislature
c)
government
d)
constitution
23.
When was the Constitution signed by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
September 17, 1654
b)
September 17, 1787
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