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WorksheetsSocial Studies Chapter 3 Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Define this vocabulary word:
sovereignty
the power to rule
not capable of being surrendered or transferred
a formal request
Define this vocabulary word:
executive branch
the branch of government that makes laws
the branch of government that carries out laws
the branch of government that decides what laws mean and ensures they are applied fairly
Define this vocabulary word:
petition
the power to rule
not capable of being surrendered or transferred
a formal request
Define this vocabulary word:
unalienable
the power to rule
not capable of being surrendered or transferred
a formal request
In a democracy, who chooses the president?
The president inherits his or her leadership position.
The Cabinet votes on a president.
The military selects a president.
Citizens of the United States can vote for a president.
Which Constitutional amendment ended slavery in the United States?
Nineteenth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Twenty-sixth Amendment
Which Constitutional amendment allowed African American men to vote in the United States?
Nineteenth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Twenty-sixth Amendment
Which Constitutional amendment allowed women to vote in the United States?
Nineteenth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Twenty-sixth Amendment
According to the Declaration of Independence, what should Americans do if their government does not protect their basic rights?
Americans should stop voting in elections.
Americans should emigrate to another country.
Americans should create a new government.
Americans should not expect the government to protect their basic rights.
The military provides a service to Americans. What is this service?
The military repairs roads and bridges.
The military makes sure people obey laws.
The military protects the country from enemies and other threats.
The military protects the president from enemies.
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. What do the amendments in the Bill of Rights explain?
how the United States elects leaders
how much power the government should have
the rights of every person in the United States
how American colonists no longer accept the leadership of King George III
The Senate is in the legislative branch of the government. How many senators does each state elect to the Senate?
4
The number of senators elected depends on the population of the state.
2
The number of senators elected depends on the size of the state.
Local and state taxes help pay for services. This includes fire departments, schools, and __________.
national monuments
federal courts
armed forces
libraries
The president is the leader of the executive branch of the government. The president is also the leader of the ________.
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
Armed forces
There are three levels of government in the United States. 1: city
2: _________
3: country
nation
state
neighborhood
territory
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are rights that are guaranteed by this document:
Preamble in the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights in the Constitution
What stops the executive branch from becoming too powerful?
The executive branch limits its own power.
The judicial branch has to pass all laws.
The Cabinet stops the executive branch from becoming too powerful.
The legislative branch has to pass all laws.
What do the stars in the American flag represent?
the original 13 colonies
the states
amendments in the Constitution
the Founding Fathers
What does a Supreme Court justice do?
decides if laws agree with the Constitution
decides if laws agree with the Bill of Rights
decides who becomes president
picks Senators
Which branch of government approves or rejects Supreme Court justices?
judicial branch
oak branch
legislative branch
executive branch
Why do Americans have a responsibility to pay taxes?
to make sure every citizen is equal
in order to build things we need in our communities
in order to pay the President's salary
to protect our country
How do taxes help improve communities?
Taxes pay for schools, roads, the police department, and courts
Taxes pay for new businesses
Taxes pay for our groceries, our houses, and our cars
Taxes pay for clean energy
What responsibilities do young people have?
Young people do not have responsibilities
Young people have to listen to their elders
Young people have to go to school and obey the law
Young people have to do chores
Why is it important for young people to learn about the history of the United States?
because it's part of the curriculum
because it's what the teacher decided to teach that day
so they can learn about people in history
so they can make informed choices when they vote or run for office
Why did the Founding Fathers think amendments were necessary?
they could see the future
they already knew about the Bill of Rights
they knew the country would not like the Constitution
they knew the Constitution would need to change as the nation grew
How are new amendments to the Constitution approved?
Amendments are created by the president
Amendments are created by the executive branch
Amendments must be approved by Congress and the states
Amendments must follow checks and balances
Define this vocabulary word:
republic
a system of government in which citizens elect leaders who make the country’s laws
requires no proof
a system in U.S. government that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
images or designs that represent ideas
Define this vocabulary word:
checks and balances
a system of government in which citizens elect leaders who make the country’s laws
requires no proof
a system in U.S. government that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
images or designs that represent ideas
Define this vocabulary word:
symbols
a system of government in which citizens elect leaders who make the country’s laws
requires no proof
a system in U.S. government that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
images or designs that represent ideas
Define this vocabulary word:
self-evident
a system of government in which citizens elect leaders who make the country’s laws
requires no proof
a system in U.S. government that prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful
images or designs that represent ideas
The Founding Fathers knew the Constitution would have to be updated as the nation grew. How do Congress and the states make changes to the Constitution?
Congress and the states make changes to the Constitution with amendments.
Congress and the states make changes to the main sections of the Constitution.
Congress and the states make changes to the Declaration of Independence with amendments.
Congress and the states make changes to the preamble of the Constitution.
E Pluribus Unum is the Latin motto on the Great Seal of the United States. What does the motto mean in English?
"Hard work conquers all”
“Always faithful”
“Seize the day.”
“Out of Many, One”
Define this vocabulary word:
judicial branch
the branch of government that makes laws
the branch of government that carries out laws
the branch of government that decides what laws mean and ensures they are applied fairly
Define this vocabulary word:
executive branch
the branch of government that makes laws
the branch of government that carries out laws
the branch of government that decides what laws mean and ensures they are applied fairly
The House of Representatives is in the legislative branch of the government. How many representatives does each state elect to the House?
4
The number of representatives elected depends on the population of the state.
2
The number of representatives elected depends on the size of the state.
What do the stripes in the American flag represent?
the original 13 colonies
the states
amendments in the Constitution
the Founding Fathers
