WorksheetsUnit 6 Social Studies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of these is a place that is ruled by another country?
colony
landmark
memorial
settler
Which word describes different ideas and ways of living?
history
tradition
diversity
immigrant
After the Revolutionary War, Americans created a new plan of government called the
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Responsibilities
COnvention
Which is a basic, common way of participating in government?
Having a bumper sticker
Taking part in protests
Voting
Writing to public officials
Where was the beginning of the idea of popular sovereignty--the idea that the people are the source of the government's power?
England
France
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Which of these is a purpose of a constitution?
To limit people's rights
To create the laws of a government
To give money to the king
TO encourage people to vote
Why did James Madison write the amendments that became the Bill of Rights?
He had always thought the constitution needed these additions
He had promised to add the amendments as an agreement with the anti-federalists
He hoped to pattern the Constitution after the British government
He wanted to do a favor for George Mason
When was the Constitution signed?
December 7, 1939
September 25, 1887
September 17, 1787
October 15, 1787
The House of Representatives and the Senate are part of which branch of government?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Federal Branch
Each branch of government has power over the other two branches--this is called:
Rule of Life
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which is one important freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom to buy land
Freedom of religion
Freedom to vote
Freedom to serve on a jury
Which one is NOT one of the ways a good citizen could act beyond civic duties?
be a volunteer in a politic party
run for office
changing or creating a law
going to church services
There were ______________________ from each state that met to decide on the type of government the new country would have.
jury
amendment
delegate
politics
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?
To maintain international peace and security
To promote global trade
To establish a single world government
To control global media
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a democracy?
Rule by a single leader
Government control of all businesses
Free and fair elections
Mandatory military service
