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WorksheetsUnderstanding Government and Citizenship
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 56mins
Which of the following best describes the basic structure of government in the United States?
Only the President makes all the laws.
There are local, state, and national levels of government, each with different responsibilities.
The government is run by one person in every community.
Only the state government is important.
Which official is chosen by voters in a local community?
The President
The Mayor
The Governor
The Senator
Which of the following is an example of good citizenship?
Ignoring community rules
Voting in local elections
Littering in public parks
Not listening to others’ opinions
Who among the following started a new business in the past?
Henry Ford
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
If it costs 2tomakeatoyanditissoldfor 5, what is the profit?
$2
$3
$5
$7
Which level of government is responsible for making laws for the entire country?
Local government
State government
National government
School government
How is the Governor of a state usually chosen?
Appointed by the President
Elected by the people of the state
Chosen by the Mayor
Selected by the national government
Which action shows respect for others in your community?
Listening when someone else is speaking
Interrupting others
Ignoring community events
Refusing to help neighbors
Who is Sam Walton known for?
Starting a new business
Writing the Constitution
Being a famous athlete
Inventing the telephone
If the cost to make a lemonade is 1andyousellitfor 2, what is your profit?
$1
$2
$3
$0
Which government official is elected to represent the entire country?
Mayor
President
Governor
City Council Member
Which of the following is a responsibility of a good citizen?
Telling the truth
Cheating on a test
Ignoring the law
Disrespecting others
Which of these is an example of a local government official?
Mayor
President
Governor
Senator
If a business spends 10tomakeaproductandsellsitfor 15, what is the profit?
$5
$10
$15
$25
Which of the following best describes the role of state government?
Makes laws for the whole country
Makes laws for the state
Only collects taxes
Runs the local schools
Why is it important for citizens to educate themselves about issues before voting?
So they can make informed decisions and choose the best leaders
So they can win prizes
So they can avoid voting
So they can become government officials
Which of the following is a characteristic of good citizenship?
Justice
Dishonesty
Selfishness
Disrespect
Which of the following best explains how the selling price affects profits?
If the selling price is higher than the cost, the profit increases.
If the selling price is lower than the cost, the profit increases.
The selling price does not affect profit.
The selling price is always the same as the cost.
Imagine you are starting a lemonade stand. If you want to make more profit, what should you do?
Lower the cost to make lemonade or raise the selling price
Give away lemonade for free
Increase the cost to make lemonade
Sell less lemonade
Which of the following is an example of participating in government?
Voting in an election
Ignoring community meetings
Not learning about issues
Refusing to follow laws
A city wants to build a new park. Which level of government would most likely be responsible for this decision, and why?
Local government, because it manages community needs like parks.
State government, because it controls all parks in the country.
National government, because it makes all decisions.
School government, because it runs the city.
A new business owner wants to increase profits. What strategy could they use, and why would it work?
Lower production costs, because this increases the difference between cost and selling price.
Raise production costs, because this decreases profits.
Sell products for less than they cost to make.
Ignore the cost of production.
If you see a classmate being treated unfairly, what is a good citizenship action you could take, and why?
Stand up for them, because good citizens value justice and equality.
Ignore the situation, because it’s not your problem.
Join in with the unfair treatment.
Tell others to ignore it.
Sam Walton started a new business that became very successful. What qualities might have helped him succeed, and why?
Hard work and responsibility, because these are important for running a business.
Laziness and dishonesty, because they help businesses grow.
Ignoring customers’ needs.
Not caring about the business.
Why is it important for citizens to respectfully hold public officials to their word?
It helps ensure officials do what they promised and keeps government fair.
It makes officials angry.
It is not important at all.
It helps citizens avoid voting.
A new law is being discussed in your state. How can you, as a citizen, participate in the process and why is it important?
Learn about the law and share your opinion, because participation helps shape government decisions.
Ignore the law, because it doesn’t matter.
Only listen to your friends.
Refuse to learn about the law.
Henry Ford started a car company that changed transportation. What impact did his business have on the community and why?
It created jobs and made cars more affordable, helping many people.
It made cars more expensive for everyone.
It only helped Ford’s family.
It had no impact.
If a business owner notices that profits are decreasing, what should they analyze to solve the problem?
The cost of production and the selling price, because these affect profits.
The color of their products.
The number of employees only.
The weather.
A new mayor is being elected in your city. Why is it important for citizens to know about the candidates before voting?
So they can choose the best person for the job based on facts and plans.
So they can vote for anyone without thinking.
So they can avoid voting.
So they can pick the person with the best name.
If you want to start a new business like Henry Ford or Sam Walton, what is one important step you should take and why?
Plan carefully and learn about your customers, because this helps your business succeed.
Ignore planning and hope for the best.
Copy someone else’s business without thinking.
Never ask for help.
The BEST title for the chart is?
Who Holds the Power in U.S. Government
Leaders of Government
Who Has Supreme Power
Checks and Balances
The chart shows the structures of local, state, and national governments.
Chief Justice
City Council
Representative
Senator
True or False: Federal, state, and local governments have legislative branches.
True
False
The chart shows the structures of local, state, and national governments. Which choice best completes the last box in Row 1?
Chief Justice
City Council
Representative
Senator
The U.S. Congress is divided into two chambers (houses). What are they?
Senate and Assembly
Assembly and House of Representatives
Senate and House of Representatives
Supreme Court and High Council
Each state elects representatives to the House of Representatives. The number of representatives for each state is decided by (a) .
The lawmaking branch of government is the (a) branch.
Congress, the legislative branch, makes up the (a)
The word (a) refers to the national government.
The (a) is the legislative branch of Georgia. Its job is to make (b) . It is made up of the (c) whose members must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, and a Georgia resident for 2 years and the (d) whose members must be at least 21 years old, a US citizen, and a Georgia resident for 2 years.
Congress is bicameral because the (a)
Representation in the House is based on
(a)
financial resources.
geographical area.
the will of the people.
The three branches of government are the legislative, executive and judicial branches. The (a) branch makes the laws, the (b) branch enforces or executes the laws, and the (c) branch interprets the laws.
a legislature consisting of 2 parts (a)
The leader of the House of Representatives is the (a)
Who helps the Mayor make decisions for a city or town?
President
Governor
City Council
Judge
The highest executive position and leader of a city is known as a?
Governor
Gestapo
Commissioner
Mayor
What is a mayor a leader of?
County
City
State
World
Which of the following is not a mayor's job?
Talking to citizens to make their city better.
Being a community leader.
Leading the US military.
Working with different community departments.
Would you like to be a mayor or governor?
Yes
No
Maybe
The mayor of Hinesville is ____________________.
Donald Trump
Allen Brown
Brian Kemp
The mayor works at___________________.
City Hall
State Capital Building
White House
Why would someone want to be mayor?
They want to get paid.
They care about where they live.
They do not think the citizens like them.
They know the President is too busy.
What is a mayor?
A person who is in charge of a state.
A person who is in charge of a country.
A person who is in charge of a town or city.
A person who is in charge of a school.
In the LOCAL government, the
leader of city is the:
Mayor
Police Officer
Principal
Who is the mayor of Brenham?
Amelia Earhart
Milton Y. Tate Jr.
Kamala Harris
Greg Abbott
This person is a leader of a CITY or local government.
President
Governor
Mayor
Mother
Where does the mayor work?
White House
City Hall
Board of Education
Who leads city council?
mayor
governor
president
justice
What place is the mayor in charge of?
Use pages 12-13 to help you answer this question.
Country
State
Local/City
Mars
The Number of trustees in each township is
A Georgia voter must be age ____ on Election Day.
Which of these is a qualification for voting in a Georgia election? (SS8CG1d)
pay state taxes
pass a literacy test
being born in Georgia
being eighteen years old
Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?
Yes, Law of Soil
No, she would need to be naturalized
Yes, Law of Blood
No, Maria is an Italian citizen
What would be the best title for the above graph?
Requirements for Naturalization
Responsibilities and Duties of Citizenship
Requirements for Citizenship and Voting
Formation of Public Policy
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, state, city
Federal, local, county
Federal, state, local
Legislative, executive, judicial
This level takes care of things in West Springfield
federal government
state govenment
local government
This level of government operates the local library.
federal government
state government
local government
We compared the levels of government to a
cake
dog
a border
Which level of government deals with issues at the national level?
local
state
federal
city
Reorder the levels of government from biggest to smallest.
(a) (b) (c)
Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.
This level of government is responsible for governing
the whole and operates at the U.S. Capitol.
Central
This level of government is responsible for governing
the state and operates at the State Capitol.
Regional
This level of government is responsible for governing the cities and counties and operates at City Hall.
Local
National
United States of America
State
Texas
Local
Plano
The three levels of government are the national, the state and the (a)
A homeowner was upset by the following notice and decided to write a letter to a public official responsible for providing the service. Which level of government would be responsible for this service? (a)
define: vote
high REGARD or esteem (meaning you place value with something)
a DUTY or task that someone is EXPECTED to or required to do
FREEDOMS that are PROTECTED by LAW
MONEY COLLECTED from a citizen or business to HELP PAY FOR GOODS & SERVICES provided by the government
to formally EXPRESS A CHOICE or AN OPINION as a part of collective decision making process
In a republic, what is the name of the person people vote for?
representative
teacher
constitution
athlete
Citizens vote every 4 years to choose a president.
True
False
The number of votes cast by the public in a Presidential election is the (a) vote.
How do "We the People" choose those who govern?
by shadow boxing
Voting for President, Vice President, Senate, House of Representatives, Governor, Mayor, etc. is an example of:
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
to record or enroll is to (a)
Voting exclusively for the candidates of one party, is (a)
How do you make sure that a representative hears your opinion and makes an improvement?
Send a text message to your mom
You write a letter about a problem in your community
Write a letter to the Santa
Make a new game
