WorksheetsUnit 4 - Civics
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Something that is provided for money by a business is called a ____.
private service
public service
suburb
tax
A ____ is money that people pay to a government.
private service
public service
suburb
tax
A community that grows up on the edge of a city is called a ____.
private service
public service
suburb
tax
Something that is offered by a community to everyone is called a ____.
private service
public service
suburb
tax
The US government is also called the ____ government.
Constitution
federal
state
local
A ____ government is in charge of a small community, like a town or city.
Constitution
federal
state
local
A governor is part of a ____ government.
Constitution
federal
state
local
The ____ is part of the government that makes laws.
Constitution
federal
legislature
local
The document that sets up the basic rules of the US government is called the ____.
Constitution
federal
legislature
local
Even citizens can vote. This is an example of ____.
ballot
civil rights
register
republic
People vote by marking a ____, or a form used during elections.
ballot
civil rights
peaceful
republic
A ____ is a type of government in which the citizens elect their leaders.
ballot
civil rights
peaceful
republic
A citizen can ____, or sign up, to vote.
register
civil rights
peaceful
republic
An event is ____ if it is done without hurting others or property.
register
civil rights
peaceful
republic
Energy and water are two types of ____.
habitat
pollution
recycle
resources
A ____ is a place where particular animals live.
habitat
pollution
recycle
resources
You can ____ by making something new from a water bottle.
habitat
pollution
recycle
resources
You can reduce ____ by riding your bike instead of driving.
habitat
pollution
recycle
resources
Where does most of the money come from to pay for public services?
gifts
loans
sales
taxes
What is the most important thing police do for the community?
ride motorcycles
fix broken roads
keep the peace
raise donation money
Public transportation between cities and suburbs includes ____.
bikes and motorcylces
trains and buses
camels and horses
ships and airplanes
Town, city, and county governments are types of ____.
local government
state government
tribal government
federal government
What is the most important job of local government?
to hire police officers
to make laws
to collect taxes
to plan community events
Each state's government is set up according to its ____.
legislature
court's decisions
governor
state constitution
In states, who is responsible for proposing the state budget, appointing officials, and carrying out laws?
the legislature
the governor
the courts
government departments
Which statement about the US Constitution is correct?
It applies only to the federal government
Congress can add new laws to the Constitution
States must obey the Constitution
It sets up how each level of government is structured
People pay taxes to each level of government to help pay for ____.
public services
police and firefighters
trash removal
the military
Which type of government runs a reservation?
local government
tribal government
state government
federal government
Which level of government is in charge of issuing driver's licenses and highway patrol?
local government
tribal government
state government
federal government
Which is NOT one of the 3 branches of government?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Presidential Branch
Judicial Branch
What are taxes used for?
to provide public services
to print new money
to pay other countries
to buy goods
Which of the following is true?
There are 50 federal governments
There are 50 local governments
There are 50 national governments
There are 50 state governments
A candidate of someone who ____.
picks of litter
talks to people
wants to be elected
works in the city hall
The global community is made up of ____.
every living thing
water, soil, and air
only people who join
only animals and plants
How can we help protect the environment?
ride in cars more often
turn on more electric lights
try not to waste water
throw away more cardboard
How can we share with other people?
sell toys to our friends
donate to food drives
throw away old clothes
keep everything we have
How can we help protect wildlife habitats?
keep wild places clean
leave litter on the beach
dump trash in the woods
use poisonous chemicals
How can we be tolerant of people who are different from us?
make fun of them
tell them to change
stay away from them
treat them with respect
What event does the picture show?
an election
a school party
a demonstration
a public meeting
Why do community leaders hold events like this one?
to tell people what to do
to learn what people think
to vote for a different mayor
to make citizens obey the laws
Why are people in this picture standing in line?
to pay their money
to yell at each other
to take turns speaking
to make other be quiet
Which picture shows a public service?
A
B
The price of postage stamps will increase next month. Which level of government made this decision?
federal government
local government
state government
tribal government
The garbage truck comes on Thursdays now instead of Tuesdays. Which level of government made this change?
federal government
local government
state government
tribal government
In August, voters will decide whether to adopt a new constitution that will make the court system independent from the council. Which level of government is holding this vote?
federal government
local government
state government
tribal government
The Department of Education agreed to create a new university. Which level of government made this decision?
federal government
local government
state government
tribal government
What animal lives in this habitat?
monkey
deer
horse
bird
What animal lives in this habitat?
monkey
deer
horse
bird
