Worksheets3rd 9 Weeks SS
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
During the War of 1812, the capital city of the United States was burned by British troops. Which number on the map is CLOSEST to the city that was burned?
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4
"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by
George Washington
Francis Scott Key
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
What was one cause of the War of 1812?
Disputes over fishing rights
British ships cut off American trade with France.
Conflicts over the Louisiana Purchase
Disagreements about the Constitution
Who was the main enemy of the United States in the War of 1812?
France
Spain
Britain
Mexico
Who was President during the War of 1812?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
The person known for contributing to the final form of the Constitution was
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to
Establish a monarchy
protect the rights of the people from the government
Create new states
Organize the military
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
Which liberty is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
The right to bear arms
Freedom of speech
The right to a fair trial
Freedom from taxation
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, ________, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
With freedom for all
And to the Republic for which it stands
With unity and peace
And justice for everyone
A government in which all citizens can participate is called a
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
A person MOST often becomes the leader of a democracy by
winning a singing contest.
being elected by popular vote.
being appointed by the king or queen.
saying that they want to take over.
Which country is the BEST example of a federal government?
France
United States
Japan
China
A government in which powers are divided between a national government and state governments with the national government being supreme is called what?
Confederation
Unitary System
Federal System
Monarchy
What document is shown in the image?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Preamble of the United States Constitution
Articles of Confederation
What branch of government enforces laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Federal
What branch of government creates laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Federal
What branch of government interprets laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Federal
