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WorksheetsSee How They Run—Selection Vocabulary
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the word version mean?
A) changing something to fit a new situation
B) doing the same thing over again
C) staying the same forever
D) moving to a new place
Which word means the OPPOSITE of privilege?
benefit
condition
punishment
rule
Which word means almost the SAME as compromise?
agree
fight
struggle
wander
What does the word amendments mean?
new ideas
different paths
formal changes
ways to compromise
Which word means almost the SAME as commitment?
agreement
comment
dedication
requirement
What is democracy?
a type of country
the rules of a nation
a system of government
the way people make decisions
Which of the following words is defined above?
amendments
compromise
democracy
legislation
What does the word eventually mean?
soon
in the end
immediately
in the beginning
According to the selection, all of the following governments contributed ideas to the American system EXCEPT:
Ancient Rome.
Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Greece.
thirteenth century Britain.
What are the three branches of government established by the Founding Fathers?
executive, judicial, legislative
judicial, legislative, presidential
constitutional, executive, judicial
constitutional, judicial, legislative
What is the MAIN idea of the section “Getting Better All the Time” in the selection?
The Constitution changes every year.
The Constitution is a perfect document.
The Constitution includes both good and bad news.
The Constitution has been improved several times.
What can both kids and grown-ups do on Election Day?
cast ballots
write letters
take a vacation
run in elections
According to the selection, all of the following are ways you can respond to a community problem or voice a suggestion EXCEPT
begin a petition.
take notes in your journal.
write a letter or e-mail to a public official.
invite a public official to speak to your class.
