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Unit 6 Social Studies

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a place that is ruled by another country?

a)

colony

b)

landmark

c)

memorial

d)

settler

2.

Which word describes different ideas and ways of living?

a)

history

b)

tradition

c)

diversity

d)

immigrant

3.

After the Revolutionary War, Americans created a new plan of government called the

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution

c)

Responsibilities

d)

COnvention

4.

Which is a basic, common way of participating in government?

a)

Having a bumper sticker

b)

Taking part in protests

c)

Voting

d)

Writing to public officials

5.

Where was the beginning of the idea of popular sovereignty--the idea that the people are the source of the government's power?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Ancient Greece

d)

Ancient Rome

6.

Which of these is a purpose of a constitution?

a)

To limit people's rights

b)

To create the laws of a government

c)

To give money to the king

d)

TO encourage people to vote

7.

Why did James Madison write the amendments that became the Bill of Rights?

a)

He had always thought the constitution needed these additions

b)

He had promised to add the amendments as an agreement with the anti-federalists

c)

He hoped to pattern the Constitution after the British government

d)

He wanted to do a favor for George Mason

8.

When was the Constitution signed?

a)

December 7, 1939

b)

September 25, 1887

c)

September 17, 1787

d)

October 15, 1787

9.

The House of Representatives and the Senate are part of which branch of government?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Federal Branch

10.

Each branch of government has power over the other two branches--this is called:

a)

Rule of Life

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks and Balances

11.

Which is one important freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom to buy land

b)

Freedom of religion

c)

Freedom to vote

d)

Freedom to serve on a jury

12.

Which one is NOT one of the ways a good citizen could act beyond civic duties?

a)

be a volunteer in a politic party

b)

run for office

c)

changing or creating a law

d)

going to church services

13.

There were ______________________ from each state that met to decide on the type of government the new country would have.

a)

jury

b)

amendment

c)

delegate

d)

politics

14.

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

a)

To maintain international peace and security

b)

To promote global trade

c)

To establish a single world government

d)

To control global media

15.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a democracy?

a)

Rule by a single leader

b)

Government control of all businesses

c)

Free and fair elections

d)

Mandatory military service