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usa/canada/cuba gov

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 3hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which country used to own both the US and Canada.

a)

Britain

b)

Italy

2.

What is the name of the document that explains how the US government is supposed to work?

a)

The Constitution

b)

The Declaration of Independence

3.

The United States has a _________ _____________ government.

a)

constitutional monarchy

b)

representative

c)

unlimited representative

4.

What type of government does Canada have?

a)

constitutional monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

5.

What is a representative democracy?

a)

A form of government in which there is a king or queen and a house of representatives

b)

One in which there is one leader who makes all decisions for the people

c)

A form of government where people vote for a group of representatives to lead the government

6.

What is a form of government in which citizens have the right to vote?

a)

democracy

b)

constitution

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

bill

7.

What is the capital of the Unites States of America?

a)

Washington D.C.

b)

U.S. Capitol

c)

democracy

8.

Who was the first president of the United States of America?

a)

The Framers

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

citizens

d)

George Washington

9.

Where did the idea of a democracy come from?

a)

Ancient Mesopotamia

b)

Ancient Greece

c)

Ancient Rome

10.
The leader is a president in this form of government?
a)
parliamentary democracy
b)
presidential democracy
c)
both
11.

The three branches of government are:

a)

Courtney, Debbie, and Beth

b)

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

c)

Local, State, and Federal

12.

What do the fifty stars on the U.S. flag stand for?

a)

the thirteen colonies

b)

the fifty states

c)

good luck

d)

the solar system

13.

Why is George Washington known as the “father of our country”?

a)

He helped win the Civil War.

b)

He was very old.

c)

He helped the United States become a country and was the first president.

d)

He had more children than anyone else.

14.

The American Revolutionary war was ___________ the American colonists and England(Great Britain).

a)

between

b)

soldiers

c)

government

d)

rights

15.

Document in which the colonies declared independence from Great Britain July 4, 1776.

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Common Sense

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Treaty of Alliance

16.

What is a responsibility of a US citizen?

a)

walking your dog

b)

cleaning your room

c)

voting

d)

making electoral predictions

17.

The branch of government that makes the laws.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

18.

The branch of government that enforces, carries out, the law.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

19.

The branch of government that reviews laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

20.
Which branch has the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
21.
.  The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Emancipation Proclamation
d)
Magna Carta
22.

How many branches are there in the United States government?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

23.

Canada's Government is called 3 difference things:


• 1 federal state,

• 2 parliamentary democracy

• 3 constitutional monarchy.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

USA Government is called 4 difference things:


1 Democracy,

2 Representative Democracy,

3 Constitutional Republic

4 Republic

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Feudal

26.

The head of Canada's executive branch is called the:

a)

Prime Minister

b)

President

c)

Viceroy

d)

Lord Protector

27.

Canada's legislative body (law making body) is called:

a)

Parliament

b)

Congress

28.
England is in
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
Europe
d)
America
29.

Canada's legislative body is called:

a)

Parliament

b)

Congress

c)

National Assembly

d)

the Convocation

30.

Immigrants brought which item to the USA?

a)

Microsoft

b)

Mexican Food

c)

Assembly Line

31.

Which is an example of a duty? you will go to jail if you do not do this.

a)

Paying taxes

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Driving

d)

Making an A in W.C

32.

What is an example of a right? you will not go to jail if you dont want to do it.

a)

Voting

b)

Mowing the lawn

c)

Paying taxes

33.

Who is responsible for making the most important government decisions in Canada? The Queen or Prime Minister

a)

The Prime Minister

b)

The Mayor

c)

The Queen

34.

5. Which of the following terms best describes the government in Cuba?

a)

A constitutional monarchy

b)

A communist autocracy (dictator )

c)

A parliamentary democracy

35.

If the government controls all aspects of the economy, and citizens have very few personal rights or freedoms, this best describes which country?

a)

Cuba

b)

Mexico

c)

Canada

d)

Brazil

36.

What type of government can be found in Mexico?

a)

Autocracy

b)

Presidential democracy

c)

Parliamentary Democracy

d)

Monarchy

37.

______________ is the former communist dictator of Cuba who led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista in the 1959 Cuban Revolution

a)

Fidel Castro

b)

Josef Stalin

c)

Adolf Hitler

38.
Freedom of speech, religion, of the press, right to have a trial by jury are protected rights of citizens in what type of government.
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
dictatorship
d)
theocracy
39.

How might the form of government affect the role of the citizen in Cuba?

a)

Cuba has a dictatorship, which limits the voting rights of the citizens.

b)

Cuba has a dictatorship, which allows for greater voting rights of the citizens.

40.
a system in which government controls people's lives
a)
totalitarian
b)
constitutional monarchy
c)
representative democracy
d)
republic
41.

In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?

a)

Prime Minister

b)

President

c)

Monarch

d)

Dictator

42.
What kind of democracy does the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Canada have?
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
43.

Which part of government is responsible for making the laws for the UK?

a)

Parliament

b)

House of Lords

c)

White House

d)

Chancellor

44.

North Korea is an example of what type of government?

a)

monarchy

b)

totalitarian (dictator)

c)

democracy

45.

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called ______________________________.

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Bill of Rights

46.

The Bill of Rights _______________________ individual and states rights.

a)

prohibits

b)

protects

c)

limits

47.
Which amendment gives you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
48.
Which amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
49.
Which Amendment protects you from having the military stay in your home?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
50.
What does the 4th Amendment guarantee?
a)
no illegal search and seizure
b)
the right for cops to come into your house unnannounced
c)
no illegal gambling in your house
d)
no illegal cruel and unusual punishments
51.

Janel lives near a factory that puts chemical in our lakes. Janel and her neighbors call a meeting at Janel’s house to discuss what they can do about the problem. However, the police block the entrance to the home and tell people that they do not have the right to hold a meeting. What right does this violate?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Not to Quarter soldiers

c)

Freedom to assemble

d)

Freedom of Unreasonable search and seizure

52.

The government lacked money to support the nation’s military forces. To save money, General Padro ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. What right is violated and what amendment is it ?

a)

Right to assemble and 5th amendment

b)

Right to bear arms and the 3rd amendment

c)

No quartering soldiers and the 3rd amendment

d)

Freedom to petition the government and the 3rd amendment

53.

Mike is in his house watching television when two police officers knock at the door. They accuse Mike of having robbery, enter the house, and take several things that they say do not belong to Mike. When he asks if the police officers have permission to take his things, they just laugh and leave with the property. What right does this violate and what amendment does it go under?

a)

Freedom of double jeopardy and the 5th amendment

b)

Right of unreasonable search and seizure and the 5th amendment

c)

Right to unreasonable search and seizure and the 4th amendment

d)

Freedom from testify against oneself and the 4th amendment

54.
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial.  The jury finds Brendan innocent.  The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again.  What amendment defense him and what is the Right?
a)
4th Amendment and Unreasonable Search and seizure
b)
2nd Amendment and Right to bear arms
c)
5th Amendment and the right to due process
d)
5th Amendment and the Freedom form double jeopardy
55.
What Freedom is cover under the 8th Amendment ?
a)
Right to a speedy trial
b)
Freedom to not testify against oneself
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
56.
Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive from imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.
a)
8th Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
20th Amendment
57.
What does the 6th amendments guarantee?
a)
the right to a speedy trial and a lawyer
b)
the right to speak to a judge on his cell phone
c)
right to a trial by jury
d)
the right to bear arms
58.
What does the 7th Amendment guarantee?
a)
the right to bear arms
b)
right to an illegal search and seizure
c)
right to a trial by jury in civil cases (lawsuits)
d)
no cruel and unusual punishments
59.

Rights in the Constitution cannot be used to take away other rights

a)

Amendment 10

b)

Amendment 6

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 9

60.
Police must get a warrant to check other people houses.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
61.
What is Freedom of Assembly?
a)
A violent protest
b)
A Riot
c)
A peaceful gathering of people
d)
A battlefield
62.
What is Freedom of Press?
a)
Censorship of Youtube
b)
Cenorship of Social Media
c)
Reporters have freedom to report
d)
Reporters are always stopped
63.
What is Freedom of Religion?
a)
Right to own a weapon
b)
Racism
c)
Discrimination
d)
Right to Worship
64.
What is Freedom of Speech?
a)
A Violent Protest
b)
No Quartering of Soldiers
c)
When you voice your own opinion
d)
A math equation
65.
What is freedom of petition?
a)
A form with signatures of protest
b)
the Constitution
c)
The Preamble
d)
A Violent Protest
66.
Gennie, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s designer sweater and selling it on eBay. When Gennie appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Gennie that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.
a)
No Violation
b)
6th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
67.
Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again. 
a)
4th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
No Violation
d)
8th Amendment
68.
A certain small town has many choices for people who want to attend religious services, including 5 churches, a synagogue, and a mosque. Which amendment protects your right to choose your religion? 
a)
#2- Right to bear arms
b)
#3-Right to refuse quarter to soldiers
c)
#1- Freedom of speech, press, religion & assembly
d)
#10-Powers to the states and the people
69.

Which of the below are requirements to be a Senator?

a)

Must be at least 30 years old

b)

Must be at least 35 years old

c)

Must be a US citizen for at least 9 years

d)

Must be a resident of the state they represent

70.

Which are requirements of being a House representative?

a)

Must be at least 25 years old

b)

Must be a US citizen for at least 7 years

c)

Must be a resident of the state they represent

d)

Must be a US citizen for at least 5 years

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