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Texas Studies Weekly #3

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the major change for the United States between the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution being written in 1789?

a)

The United States got the internet

b)

England allowed the US to govern themselves

c)

England won the war

d)

George Washington became the King of England

2.

The purpose of the Constitutional Convention is for America to develop a plan for the new government.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which of these is NOT part of the Bill of Rights?

a)

The right to bear arms.

b)

Freedom of the press.

c)

Freedom of religion.

d)

The right to eat what you want.

4.

Americans have the right to own weapons to protect themselves is declared by the _______.

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Freedom of religion

c)

Right to bear arms

d)

Freedom to gather

5.

How is the mayor comparable to the principal of a school?

a)

The mayor must be a man.

b)

The mayor works with people in the community.

c)

The mayor writes for the newspaper.

d)

The mayor runs the schools in his city.

6.

Why is voting important?

a)

To get the most famous person elected.

b)

To let the government know what you think.

c)

To get free money.

d)

You could go to jail if you don't vote.

7.

The City Council is a group that helps the mayor run the city.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Pierre L'Enfant is an important person in history because _______.

a)

He helped write the constitution

b)

He was president of the United States

c)

He was a famous actor

d)

He designed Washington D.C.

9.

Check all that are true about taxes.

a)

They are an amount of money that must be paid to the government.

b)

Once paid, they are used to run the government.

c)

There are many types of taxes.

d)

Schools use tax money to buy books and supplies, pay the teachers, and keep the buildings nice.

e)

Are not necessary

10.

Which is NOT a step for solving problems.

a)

Identify the problem.

b)

Think about all the options.

c)

Tell your neighbor about your choice.

d)

Choose a solution.

11.

What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?


Use a complete sentence.

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