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WorksheetsUnit 4 Quiz Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
Match each executive leader to their level of government.
Mayor
City government
Governor
State government
President
Federal governemnt
Each level of government has different duties and powers. Three duties of the mayor and local (city) government are: (a) (b) (c)
Each level of government has different duties and powers. Two duties of the governor and state government are: (a) (b)
Each level of government has different duties and powers. Three duties of the president and federal government are: (a) (b) (c)
What are two reasons citizens should participate in government?
To fix a problem in their city
To be popular
To make money
To help others
What are some responsibilities of a good citizen? (a) (b)
What is the main purpose of our government?
To hold meetings
To keep people safe, healthy, and organized
To start businesses
To provide entertainment and leisure activities
What is one way citizens can help change local laws in government?
Speaking at city council meetings
Running for office in the federal government
Emailing concerns to the governor
Writing a letter to the president
How do groups of people make rules, protect freedoms, and form governments?
They listen to everyone's opinions and vote on the rules.
They write constitutions that include a system of check and balances.
They allow the wealthiest people to make the rules for everyone to follow.
They elect a king or queen to be in charge and trust that freedoms will be protected.
The Constitution of the United States serves a special purpose. Choose the action it addresses.
Explains how power is given to local levels
Creates 3 branches for the federal government
Designs the process to elect a governor
Grants citizens the freedom of speech
The State Constitutions serve a special purpose. Choose the 2 actions they address.
Explains how power is given to local levels
Creates 3 branches for the federal government
Designs the process to elect a governor
Grants citizens the freedom of speech
The Bill of Rights serves a special purpose. Choose the action this document addresses.
Explains how power is given to local levels
Creates 3 branches for the federal government
Designs the process to elect a governor
Grants citizens the freedom of speech
Federal
3 branches create a system of checks and balances
State
Branches are similar to national (federal) branches
Local
The government handles fire departments and police
Joan's community must work together to add a traffic light at a dangerous intersection. What are the benefits of the community working together? (a) (b) (c) (d)
In a democracy, citizens have a voice about how they are governed. What are the benefits of working together? (a) (b) (c)
In what ways can students show civic virtue at school?
Participate in a car wash and use the money for school supplies for those in need
Vote for a new principal to replace one they do not like
Refuse to follow school rules until recess is longer
Plan a field trip to surprise the teacher
What are core civic virtues that citizens of a democratic society can show?
Kindness, generosity, and intelligence
Voting, volunteering, and organizing a community event
Changing school rules and listening to others
Not questioning rules and behaving in class
Why is it important to listen to others' points of view about civic issues?
People are more likely to participate if others listen to them.
Everyone should let their values help them decide which rules to follow.
People will not follow a law unless they understand why it exists.
Everyone has beliefs that have happened in his or her life that shape his or her values.
How does the government pay for the goods and services it provides?
By using the tax money from businesses only
By printing as much money as it needs
Using money from all taxes collected from citizens
By adding tariffs to all goods from other countries
A student is trying to convince the parents in the community to allow all third graders to stay up until 10:00P.M. What are the benefits and costs of third grade students staying up until 10:00P.M.? Match the following.
Cost
Parents may need to stay up later.
Cost
Students may be tired in class.
Benefit
Parents may hear less complaining.
Benefit
Students may have more free time.
