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WorksheetsGovernment Assessment 5th Grade
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
owning property
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
fair trial
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
voting
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
freedom of press
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
freedom of religion
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
freedom of speech
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
obeying laws
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
respecting others property
right
responsibility
Using the descriptions, determine if the following is a right or a responsibility:
Serving on a jury
right
responsibility
Which of the following belong to all of the citizens of the United States and cannot be taken away?
individual rights
certain privileges
Driving a car
going to college
American citizens have both rights and responsibilities. Which statement is TRUE?
A right is guaranteed by law.
Checking out a library book is a right.
A right is earned.
Taking a field trip is a right.
Many government officials are elected by the people. What can a citizen do if he believes that an elected official is not doing a good job?
not vote for them if they run again
not pay them their salary
impeach and remove them from office
force them to resign from office
Which of the following is a basic responsibility of citizens living in the United States?
paying income taxes
getting a driver's license
earning as much money as possible
running for political office
Your class has been learning about pollution. One problem is that places are running out of space to store garbage. Which of the following would be an example of civic participation to solve the problem?
You and your class start a school recycling program.
You volunteer to take the garbage to the street.
You write a report about the garbage problem for class.
You and your friends visit the town's landfill.
The mayor of your town wants to build a road through a town park. You and your parents are against this plan. Which one of the following actions would NOT be an example of effective civic participation?
Your parents decide not to vote in the next election.
You could get your friends to makes signs for a protest.
You and your parents could be in a protest against the road.
Your parents could vote against the mayor in the next election.
Your town has a park with a walking path. This path is also good for bikes. The town government is thinking about not allowing bikes on the path. You like riding your bike on the path. What would be the MOST appropriate action for you to take?
give your opinion to your town government
continue to ride your bike on the path
stop riding your bike on the path
get more friends to ride bikes on the path
Which of the following is an example of due process of law?
A police officer gets permission from a judge to search a home.
A police officer searches a home without permission.
A citizen is arrested and taken to prison without a fair trial.
A citizen who is unable to afford an attorney is not provided an attorney or given a speedy trial.
In order for an amendment to become part of the Constitution, several steps need to be followed. At what point does an amendment become part of the Constitution?
once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states
once the voters cast their votes
once the president presents the amendment.
once the amendment is presented to Congress and the Senate
The Constitution allows for changes to be made for the common good of the people. These changes are called
amendments
due process
citizens
voting
A ________________ is a duty, or something a person must do because it is necessary or important.
responsibility
right
amendments
voting
What document was designed to establish a basic system of government for the United States as well as to protect the rights of its citizens?
The Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Gettysburg Address
When making an amendment a law, what fraction of Congress (Senate and House) must agree for it to be passed into the special committees of the states?
1/4
2/3
3/4
1/2
When making an amendment a law, the "special committees" or the state must have what fraction agree that the amendment should become a law?
1/2
2/3
3/4
1/3
Match the vocabulary listed below to the proper definition:
Citizen
an inhabitant of a city or town; especially: one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman
freedoms that are protected by government laws
a duty that someone is expected to fulfill
the act of process of changing the words or meaning of a law or document: the act or process of amending something
Match the vocabulary listed below to the proper definition:
Rights
freedoms that are protected by government laws
an inhabitant of a city or town; especially: one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman
a duty that someone is expected to fulfill
the act of process of changing the words or meaning of a law or document: the act or process of amending something
Match the vocabulary listed below to the proper definition:
responsibilities
a duty that someone is expected to fulfill
an inhabitant of a city or town; especially: one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman
freedoms that are protected by government laws
the act of process of changing the words or meaning of a law or document: the act or process of amending something
Match the vocabulary listed below to the proper definition:
amendments
the act of process of changing the words or meaning of a law or document: the act or process of amending something
The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person.
A tax people had to pay to vote during the late 1800's.
an inhabitant of a city or town; especially: one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman
Match the vocabulary listed below to the proper definition:
Poll Taxes
A tax people had to pay to vote during the late 1800's.
the act of process of changing the words or meaning of a law or document: the act or process of amending something
a duty that someone is expected to fulfill
freedoms that are protected by government laws
