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WorksheetsSS Unit 3 Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
How did African Americans try to solve community issues of segregation in New Orleans?
Serving on a jury
by protesting
by obeying the laws
by voting
How did voting rights expand from the time the US was founded through 1920?
Bill of rights expanded voting rights and allowed all men and women the right to vote
14th and 19th Amendments expanded democracy by allowing all men and women the right to vote
How can a good citizen contribute to the US?
By writing letters to leaders in congress
By not voting in elections
by refusing to protest laws
by advocating for everyone's rights
Why did the stamp act make colonists so angry?
They did not have men to represent them in Parliament
felt the king should provide everything for his subjects
they were forced to pay the tax
did not want members of the King's family to receive any type of money
Which statement best explains the main reason for the American Revolution?
Colonies wanted their own king
colonies did not like the people of britain
colonies felt they had outgrown the British empire
colonies didn't want to pay taxes without representation
Which was a result of the Fourteenth Amendment?
African Americans were freed from slavery
Newly Freed men and women moved west to claim land
African American men voted in the 1872 presidential election
Freed African American slaves were given citizenship
What does this sequence best illustrate?
Congress passes bill--> The president vetoes bill--> Congress overrides bill
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
Responsibilities
Rights of Citizens
Which one of these qualities is NOT a habit of a good citizen?
Leader
Honest
Lazy
Problem Solver
Why did the founding fathers create legislature with BOTH house of representatives and senate?
They created a system of checks and balances
Each state had equal and fair representation in the federal government
States with larger populations gained more power in the federal government
True or False:
After the American Revolution The Loyalists were being treated unfairly by other citizens that had different beliefs causing many of them to leave America.
True
False
Which is NOT a qualification of becoming a naturalized US Citizen?
18 years old
lived in US as a legal resident for 5 years
basic knowledge and understanding of US history and government
Refuse to take an oath of allegiance to the US
What was the MAIN purpose of poll taxes?
Allow citizens the right to vote
Stop African Americans from voting
Stop Women from voting
Control who won the election
Thomas Jefferson was most likely considered to be what?
Loyalist or Patriot
Loyalist
Patriot
Why did the Declaration of Independence include Free and Independent States?
to vote for public officials
show respect for rights and beliefs of others
stay informed of issues affecting their communities
create their own independent nation
True or False:
The colonists were upset with the King for taking complete government control over the colonies.
True
False
Why did the colonists want the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
wanted their rights to be written in a document to guarantee their freedoms
believed the Declaration of Independence did not give them enough rights
The government was still under control of King George
The constitution did not need any additions
Which portion of the Preamble means that the government will protect citizens' rights to independence and freedom?
We the People
Establish Justice
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Insure Domestic Tranquility
Why did the Founding Fathers begin the Preamble with "WE the PEOPLE"?
Government has all the power over the country
King has all the power over the country
The Constitution and US government were created by the people for the people
Government will guarantee that there is peace within the country
True or False:
The Bill of Rights is a document that insures basic freedoms, limits the powers and controls the government, and protects the freedom of speech and religion.
True
False
