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WorksheetsWe the People: Our Government Systems- Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which important document is this and what is it's purpose?
The U.S. Constitution:
Outlines the structure of the U.S. government
Ward Elementary Rules:
To keep everyone safe
The Declaration of Independence:
Declares the 13 colonies as independent states
The Bill of Rights:
Ensures the basic rights of all U.S. citizens
What are the responsibilities of the Judicial Branch?
to decide what the laws mean and decide it the laws follow the constitution
to make the laws and establish taxes
to make sure the laws are carried out
Which group of people were responsible for creating the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?
the Navajo Code Talkers
the Supreme Court
the Founding Fathers
the Four Chaplains
The 3 branches of government were created by The Founding Fathers in order to-
make the voting process quicker
have all the power in the executive branch
prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
make sure elected leaders are honest and trustworthy
Good citizens are responsible, trustworthy, respectful, treat others fairly, care about the environment, and show civic responsibility.
Which of the following is an example of being a good citizen?
Pushing others on the playground
Throwing trash out the car window
Respecting your classmates and teachers
Not being honest
In a community, how are governors and mayors chosen?
They are appointed by the president.
They pay to become the leader.
They declare themselves the leader.
They are elected by the people.
Which important document is this and what is its purpose?
The U.S. Constitution:
Outlines the structure of the U.S. government
Ward Elementary Rules:
To keep everyone safe
The Declaration of Independence:
Declares the 13 colonies as independent states
The Bill of Rights:
Ensures the basic rights of all U.S. citizens
What are the responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?
to decide what the laws mean and decide it the laws follow the constitution
to make the laws and establish taxes
to make sure the laws are carried out
In our country, citizens...
- vote for leaders who make laws.
- give permission to the government to make laws.
- agree to obey the laws.
This is called _____________.
The Free Enterprise System
The pursuit of happiness
The consent of the governed
The law of the land
Which important document is this and what is it's purpose?
The U.S. Constitution:
Outlines the structure of the U.S. government
Ward Elementary Rules:
To keep everyone safe
The Declaration of Independence:
Declares the 13 colonies as independent states
The Bill of Rights:
Ensures the basic rights of all U.S. citizens
What are the responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
to decide what the laws mean and decide it the laws follow the constitution
to make the laws and establish taxes
to make sure the laws are carried out
Good citizens are responsible, trustworthy, respectful, treat others fairly, care about the environment, and show civic responsibility.
Which of the following is an example of showing civic responsibility?
Obeying the law
Paying taxes & voting
Volunteering in the community
All of these answers are correct!
Born: January 17, 1706
Died: April 17, 1790
Professions: scientist, inventor, writer, painter, businessman, statesman (political leader)
Major Accomplishments:
- Proved that lightning was a form of electricity
- Invented bifocal glasses, lightning rods, and the Franklin stove
- Published "Poor Richard's Almanack"
- Founded the Library Company of Philadelphia to make books accessible to more people
-One of the "Founding Fathers" and a member of the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
What was ONE important accomplishment of Benjamin Franklin, and WHY was it important?
