Worksheets5th Grade Social Studies Review Units 2 & 3
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 20mins
Simone recently turned 18. She is excited to vote in her very first election. She follows the presidential race closely. She reads all the news articles she can find about the candidates and their positions on important issues. She decides who she wants to vote for and arrives early at the poll on election day.
following the law by voting for president
respecting the rights of others by voting early
voting for the candidate she thinks is most popular
making an informed choice when voting
Why is paying taxes an important responsibility of citizenship?
because taxes allow government leaders to become rich
because taxes help keep citizens safe from the government
because taxes are used to pay for services that benefit society
because taxes are used to help businesses produce needed goods
Why did the Founding Fathers include due process protections in the Bill of Rights?
so that criminals are punished very harshly
to prevent citizens from protesting unfair laws
so that government leaders do not have to follow laws
to protect innocent people who are accused of crimes
Which number correctly fills the blanks marked with an X?
1⁄2
3⁄5
2⁄3
3⁄4
Which number correctly fills the blanks marked with a Y?
1⁄2
3⁄5
2⁄3
3⁄4
What role did the amendment process play in the adoption of the US Constitution?
Amendments protecting the individual rights of citizens had to be added before some states would agree to ratify the Constitution.
Amendments protecting the interests of private businesses had to be added before some states would agree to ratify the Constitution.
Amendments expanding the power of the military and its leaders had to be added before some states agreed to ratify the Constitution.
Amendments expanding the power of the federal government had to be added before some states would agree to ratify the Constitution
How do households affect the economy?
They collect taxes on goods.
They create the supply of goods.
They create demand for goods.
They collect profits by selling goods.
Which statement about the business sector of the economy is correct?
It provides public services.
It produces goods.
It provides labor.
It loans out money.
Enes has a job and wants to buy a house, but he cannot afford one right now. What is the quickest way for Enes to gather enough money to buy a house?
starting his own private business
placing his money in a bank to earn interest
saving a large portion of his income
applying for a loan from a bank or credit union
Which statement about the business sector of the economy is correct?
It sells labor to households.
It gives loans to the government.
It provides services to households.
It collects taxes from the government.
What was the biggest risk that Samantha took when she opened her shop?
the chance that the shop might be robbed one day
not being able to find competent, hard-working employees
that she could lose a lot of money if the shop was not successful
the possibility that she might run out of bread or cheese during a lunch rush
Which term refers to the rivalry among businesses to supply goods and services to consumers?
competition
incentive
specialization
price
Which of the following is represented by numeral I on the map?
the Lewis and Clarke expedition
the Great Western Cattle Trail
the Underground Railroad
the Chisholm Trail
Which of the following is represented by numeral II on the map?
the Lewis and Clarke expedition
the Great Western Cattle Trail
the Underground Railroad
the Chisholm Trail
Why were trails such as this one important to US history?
The trails helped ranchers drive their cattle to major port cities so the cattle could be shipped internationally.
The trails helped ranchers drive their cattle to railroad hubs so the cattle could be shipped all over the country
The trails helped factory owners transport goods to railroad hubs so the goods could be shipped to other states.
The trails helped factory owners in the center of the country ship their goods to major port cities on the Gulf Coast.
Which of Thomas Edison's inventions had a lasting influence on American society?
the automobile
the airplane
the telephone
the light bulb
For what are the Wright Brothers known?
identifying numerous uses for the peanut
completing the first powered airplane flight
developing an inexpensive and long-lasting light bulb
improving long-distance communication in the United States
Alexander Graham Bell helped improve what aspect of American life?
agricultural production
communication
industrial production
transportation
George Washington Carver helped improve what aspect of American life?
agricultural production
industrial production
communication
transportation
Which THREE territories did the United States gain at the end of the Spanish-American War?
the Marianas Islands
Puerto Rico
the Philippines
Guam
Cuba
Why did the United States take over construction of the Panama Canal?
to help stabilize the Panamanian economy
to improve diplomatic relations with Colombia
to drain the region's swamps so it could be developed
to improve trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
What were both Chinese and Irish immigrants to the United States seeking during the nineteenth century?
freedom from racial discrimination
greater economic opportunities
increased involvement in politics
freedom from religious persecution
