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WorksheetsChapter 10 Social Studies
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
Americans show they value _ by accepting people from different backgrounds.
diversity
the economy
opportunity
ambition
Each part of the federal government has some power over the others...
because it says so in the Declaration of Independence
because the rules for each branch are confusing
to prevent any branch from getting too much power
to limit the power of citizens
The Constitution guarantees citizens the rights to...
worship any way they want
to take any property they want
drive any speed they want
do whatever they want
own any animals they want
Federal and state governments can...
give driver's licenses
run post offices
decide what schools can teach
collect taxes
Michigan's governor has the power to...
choose the members of the legislature
veto a bill
make laws that they think are needed
decide what laws are carried out
The _ branch makes the laws.
legislative
judicial
executive
The branch enforces (carries out) the laws.
legislative
judicial
executive
The _ branch decides what the laws mean.
legislative
judicial
executive
A _ is a plan for a law.
bill
law
legislature
constitution
_ means to turn down.
Veto
Legislature
Constitution
Executive
How many counties does Michigan have?
(a)
Michigan's _ sets up legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
Constitution
government
governor
executive
Which of the following is NOT provided by LOCAL government?
defense of the country
collecting garbage
snow plowing
fire and police protection
The common good is what is best for...
(a)
"Rule of Law" means...
the president makes the laws
laws must be strict
laws don't mean anything
all people must obey the laws
Justice means....
control
judges
fairness
veto
Equality means...
everyone should be treated differently by the law
everyone should be treated the same by the law
everyone should fight for their rights
everyone should have the same educaton
The _ have the power in a representative government.
(a)
_ means to feel strongly for your country.
Family
Patriotism
Equality
Congress
"Core democratic values" are...
beliefs Americans think are important
somewhat different values
decided by Congress
decided by the judicial branch
In the US, leaders gain political office by...
paying for it
winning an election
serving in the army
inheriting it
_ has the power to make laws.
(a)
The _ carries out the laws for the state of Michigan.
mayor
president
city council
governor
The _ decides whether laws are legal.
(a)
Americans have 4 levels of government...
because there are 4 branches of government
because that is how many our taxes can afford
so there can be more jobs
because each level has different responsibilities
