WorksheetsSS-Week 30: American Government
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 11mins
True or False: Citizens can work to change unfair laws.
True
False
What is the job of elected officials?
to provide enough food for all people
to make sure every citizen has a job
to pass laws that only benefit themselves
to decide what is best for the common good
An intersection near a school does not have a crosswalk. It is unsafe for students who walk. What is the community’s civic responsibility?
Build a new school in an area with crosswalks
Paint a crosswalk and install a stop sign themselves.
Do not allow students to walk home along that street.
Send emails to their local representative, asking for a crosswalk.
Match each person with their action
Harvey Milk
changed discrimination laws
Mary Ellen Pleasant
sued a streetcar company
Bridget "Biddy" Mason
sued her enslaver & won freedom
All people must obey the law, even government leaders. This is called the __________.
Bill of Rights
Constitution
rule of law
common good
Match each person with its responsibility.
judge
makes sure rules are followed in court
lawyer
decides if a person is innocent or not
jury
presents the facts of what happened
What part of government determines consequences for breaking the law?
court
mayor
military
police
