WorksheetsA+ SOCIAL STUDIES #2
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
How was the author of The Causes of Necessity of Taking up Arms?
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
When was the Declaration of Independence Adopted?
July 5, 1778
July 4, 1776
Who did not sign the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington, Dickinson, Jefferson
Dickinson, Hancock, Jefferson
Wholesale is
Sell of good in small quantities directly to customers
Sell of goods in large quantities at low price to be sold by others
Macy's, H.E.B and Barnes and Nobles are which type of industry
Retail
Wholesale
Manufacturing
What is service Industry?
Industry that produces goods such as machinery, mining equipment and steel
Industry that produces services to people rather than producing goods
What is an Economic System
Different ways people and nations go about meeting their needs, distribute resources, services and goods
Political system by which a country is administered and regulated
Ways languages are spoken
What is Monotheism?
Belief that Buddha controls the Universe
Believing in more than one God
Belief that there's only one God
What does the word Abdicate means?
relinquish or giving up
to control or rule
Unalienable rights are
love, happiness and free enterprise
love, life and happiness
Life, Liberty and Pursue of Happiness
According to the Declaration of Independence, who has the right to alter or abolish a government when it becomes destructive?
Congress
The President
The people
Economic System that eliminates private ownership and are based on the teachings of Karl Marx
Communism
Socialism
Free Enterprise
Free Enterprise
Workers do the same job for generations
Government regulates the prices
Workers can keep profit they make
An example of Unlimited Government
Monarch
Constitutional Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
An example of Service Industries
Macy's
Education
General Mills
Where does the U.S government, economic system and social system have their roots?
South America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Texas Declaration of Independence was written by
Richard Ellis
George Childress
John S. Roberts
"We must indeed all hand together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately" quote by...
Richard Henry Lee
George Wythe
Benjamin Franklin
Ratify means
Confirm or formal approval
To Amend
To invalidate
First Plan of Government
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion led to
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Who was elected by unanimous vote to led the Constitutional Convention
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Youngest delegate who worked for ratification the the Constitution in South Carolina
Rufus King
John Hancok
Charles Pinckney
Who was the author of Common Sense in 1776
Thomas Payne
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Authors of the Federalists Papers
Ben Franklin, George Washington, Samuel Adams
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay
What type of responsibilities does a citizen have to their government and community such as serving on juries and defending your country when called upon?
Civic Responsibilites
Civil Rights
How many colonies signed the Declaration of Independence ?
9
13
12
Which state was the last to sign the Constitution?
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island ratify the Constitution on
July 4, 1789
May 29, 1790
March 2, 1776
Who proposed the New Jersey Plan?
William Patterson
Roger Sherman
Alexander Hamilton
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
George Washington
Ben Franklin
James Madison
How many days did it take to finish the Constitution?
186
90
116
Who was an early senator, who introduced The Great Compromise?
William Patterson
Roger Sherman
James Madison
The Virginia Plan was introduced by ...
William Patterson
Alexander Hamilton
Edmund Randolph
How many amendments where originally discussed?
10
12
27
When was the Bill of Rights Ratified?
September 25, 1789
September 15, 1776
Who was the Father of the Declaration of Independence ?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
The "Penman of the Constitution" and writer of the final draft of the Constitution was
James Madison
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Gouverneur Morris
The writing of the Preamble in our Constitution is credited to
Governeur Morris
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Out of the 55 delegates at the Convention, how many ended up signing the Constitution?
33
41
All 55
Who was the first state to Ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Why is the Constitution considered a "LIVING DOCUMENT?"
it is open to changes for future generations
it can not be changed
The best example of how the U.S government has fulfilled the goal of "establish justice" set forth in the Constitution is the
Providing a lawyer
Jury System
Civil Rights
Which amendment includes 5 Liberties?
22
2
1
6
Miranda Rights are
The right to remain silent, anything you say will be used against you in a court of law, you have the right to an attorney
The right to know what you are accused of
The right to have a lawyer if you don't have any money
According to the Supreme Court, metal detectors at airports are not a violation of which amendment?
Fourth
Third
Seventh
What are the 12 Tables?
The first 12 Amendments
Foundation of Roman Law
Basic Religious obligations of Islam
Which Philosopher believed that government should serve mankind and protect hem and their freedoms
life, liberty and property
Edmund Randolph
John Locke
Socrates
Which group of people study Societies?
Historians
Sociologists
Geographers
Who is the main person in the House of Representatives
The Secretary of State
The majority leader
The Speaker of the House
Mike Johnson
Secretary of Agriculture
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
How many members does the Texas Senate have?
15
51
31
Who is responsible for Suggests new laws, has veto power and appoints many state officials?
Speaker of the House
Senators
Governors
Who was the first African American woman from the South to be elected to the U.S Congress?
Harrieta King
Barbara Johnson
Katherine Sinson
Who serves as the Supreme Court Justice of Texas ?
Nathan Hecht
Greg Abbot
Mark White
Who is Texas Attorney General since 2015
Wayne Christian
Ken Paxton
Devin Yeary
Who is credited with "There must be no pulling different ways, We must all hang together"
John Hancock
Ben Franlkin
James Madison
Which group pledged to add the Bill of Rights to assure the rights of all citizens?
Federalists
Antifederalist
Sons of Liberty
Who is credited with "The eyes of the U.S are turned upon this assembly....God grant that we may be able to satisfy them by establishing a wise and just Government."
Patrick Henry
George Mason
Robert Morris
Ensures safe working conditions, sets minimum wage and protects pension rights
Department of Labor
Department of Safety
Department of Enery
Who was the Attorney General of the U.S in 2017
Nikki Halye
Jeff Sessions
Who is the U.S Attorney General ?
Merrick Garland
Anthony Blinken
People who protests against the death penalty say it violates the
18th
8th
1st
Who was the President of the Second Continental Congress?
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Naturalization refers to
Housing Refugees
Process of becoming a citizen
Withdrawal of troops
Who is known as the "Cradle of Democracy"
Spain
Rome
Greece
Which ancient civilization started as a Monarchy and changed to a Republic?
Rome
Mayan
Sparta
What was the foundation of the Roman Law?
The Ten commandments
The 12 Tables
Five Pillars of Faith
What term is used to describe how a civilization spreads its knowledge and skills to others?
Habitat
Spread the News
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Diffusion
Who selects the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Texas
The Governor
The People
The members of the House of Representatives
