WorksheetsSocial Studies Ch. 3 Pearson Ls. 1-3
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
Head of the military
Interpret laws to make sure the laws agree with the constitution
Enforce laws by signing bills into laws.
Make laws
The Vice President and Cabinet belong to which branch of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All 3 Branches
__________ senators are elected from every state.
one
four
two
What is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
2 years
8 years
4 years
Life, or until retirement
An idea for a new law introduced into Congress is called a...
bill
law
idea
Constitution
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
The Native Americans wanted their land back.
To explain why the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea.
To explain why the colonists wanted to break free from British control.
The colonists didn't want to fight with Great Britain.
Jefferson stated that people have the rights to life, ________, and the pursuit of happiness.
love
liberty
learning
longevity
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
All men are created equal.
Rights are given only by the king.
Government exists to protect us from ourselves.
Only a democracy can protect our lives.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
from the King
from the Supreme Court
from God
from the people
The Preamble is...
like the introduction of the Constitution and explains the importance of government.
the conclusion and explains that the colonists want to fight.
in the middle and lists all the complaints.
where the men all signed their names.
Why are the first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution, “We the people” important?
It illustrates how the people have no voice in government.
It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the people.
It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the president.
It illustrates how the King is in charge of the government.
republic
Who is head of the executive branch of the state government?
Congress
President
Governor
States have a _____ where state government is located.
Capital
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Governor
The highest leader in a local government who makes runs the government and makes laws for the city (executive branch).
County Courts
Police Department
The Mayor
City Council
A ________________ is a person who is a member of a community, state, or country.
council
citizen
executive
legislative
What branch of government do the House of Representatives and Senate belong to?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
What does the word "responsibilities" mean?
It means freedoms protected by the government.
It means be kind.
It means things you are expected to do as a member of a community.
It means to be reasonable when asking for help.
Rights are...
Only given to people who are over 18.
Freedoms protected by the government
Things you are expected to do as a member of a community.
What you are given if you are kind.
Paying taxes is a citizen's responsibility. Taxes help pay for things that local government provide for us like:
Malls
Dentist Offices
Fire and Police Protection
Factories
Voting is a Citizen's Responsibility. Which of the statements below is NOT true?
You have to be at least 18 to vote.
Voting gives us a chance to vote on our government leaders.
People over 60 cannot vote.
Voting gives us a chance to decide on important community issues.
What did the 13th amendment accomplish?
Women gained the right to vote.
It made slavery illegal.
It gave citizens 18 years and older the right to vote.
It gave citizzens protection under the law.
Fort Bend county charges tax each year on the house that Jennifer owns. Which type of tax does she pay?
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Income Tax
Payroll Tax
Louis's dad pays a tax to the federal government each year based off the money he earns from his lawn mowing business. What type of tax does Louis's dad pay each year?
Payroll Tax
Income Tax
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Curtis purchased a new pair of jeans for $18. When Curtis pays for his jeans his total is almost $20 because of taxes. Which type of tax does Curtis pay?
Payroll Tax
Income Tax
Sales Tax
Property Tax
A group of citizens who make a decision in a court of law.
Candidates
Citizen
Jury
Amendments
The people who run for position in government.
Candidates
Citizen
Jury
Amendments
