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WorksheetsUnit 1: Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the name for the changes to the US Constitution?
new laws
ammendments
changes
rights
The first ten ammendments to the Constitution are known as the:
List of Rights
Bill of Rights
New Rights
Mrs. Richards' favorite ammendments
True or False: If a president vetoes a bill, the bill is dead.
True
False
After a bill is vetoed by the president, it then goes back to the House and Senate, where it must be passed by _____ of each body?
one half
all of the members
two thirds
one fourth
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Student Council
This branch of government is responsible for reviewing and interpreting our laws.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Dr.. Cannon's office
The mayor of Grand Rapids has power at which level of government?
National
Local
State
District
The US Supreme Court is a part of which branch of government?
Legislative
Executive
Juidicial
Which of the following is an example of a use of power that our state governor (Governor Whitmer) has? CHOOSE ONE.
Require citizens to wear masks in public.
Enforce laws for how tall fences can be in your neighborhood
Writes and sends bills to the US President
Decides on parade routes for the EGR 4th of July parade
Place a check next to EACH of the following that are functions of your local government:
city police
garbage services
neighborhood road improvements
interstate highway construction
Place a check next to each of the following that is a function of your national government. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Runs the US Postal System
Takes care of problems in your community
Builds state parks
Makes currency (money)
True or False: taxes are only collected at the local level.
True
False
The following phrase is from which founding document? "We hold these truths to be self-evident.."
Preamble to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Soundtrack from Hamilton
This Core Democratic Value describes an indvidiual's right to free speech and to have his/ her own opinions.
Justice
Equality
Popular Sovereignty
Liberty
Which of the following is an example of Pursuit of Happiness?
painting your house pink because it's your favorite color
expressing your opinion in a large group
safeties helping keep kids safe walking to school
everyone being able to play kickball
Place a check next to each of the following that are names of actual Core Democratic Values. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Diversity
Religion
Fairness
Common Good
True or False: the Declaration of Independence was written and signed before the Constitution of the United States.
True
False
Which of the following groups of people were given rights to vote in a Constitutional amendment?
Boy Scouts
Librarians
White men
African Americans
Taxes collected at a state level help pay for which of the following? CHOOSE ONE.
trash pickup in your neighborhood
parks like Hoffmaster or Grand Haven public beach
the Grand Canyon
local hospitals
How old do you have to be in order to vote in an election?
16
20
18
25
