WorksheetsUnderstanding Civil Rights and Government Structure
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The text states the Legislative branch makes laws, and the Judicial branch interprets laws. What does 'interprets' mean in this context, making their roles different?
a)
The Judicial branch writes new laws.
b)
The Judicial branch suggests laws.
c)
The Judicial branch decides what laws mean.
d)
The Judicial branch enforces the laws.
2.
A friend thinks the President makes all the laws. Based on the text, which branch is actually responsible for creating laws and setting taxes?
a)
The Supreme Court
b)
The Legislative Branch
c)
The Executive Branch
d)
The Judicial Branch
3.
Who is the head of the Executive branch of the United States government?
a)
A Supreme Court Justice
b)
The President
c)
A Senator
d)
The Vice President
4.
What are the three main branches of the United States government?
a)
Army, Navy, and Air Force
b)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
c)
State, Local, and Federal
d)
President, Congress, and Courts
5.
The Constitution is called 'the blueprint for our government.' What does this mean it mainly does?
a)
It gives a plan for how the government works.
b)
It lists all the past presidents.
c)
It tells the government how to spend money.
d)
It explains how to vote in elections.
6.
Imagine a person is arrested and held for two years without ever getting a trial. Which right protected by the Sixth Amendment is being denied?
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
A speedy and public trial
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Protection from illegal search
7.
A student says, 'Because of the First Amendment, I can print anything I want in the school newspaper without any rules.' What rule, mentioned in the text, is the student forgetting about Freedom of the Press?
a)
All news must be about the government.
b)
Newspapers must be approved by the President.
c)
Reporters can share news without government telling them what to say.
d)
Only true facts can be printed.
8.
A police officer enters someone's home and searches it without having a good reason or a warrant. What does the Fourth Amendment call this action?
a)
A legal investigation
b)
An approved search
c)
An illegal search and seizure
d)
A public trial
9.
The text says, 'Civil rights create equality and ensure that everyone's rights are protected.' Based on this, what do 'civil rights' mean?
a)
Rights to vote and run for office.
b)
Rights to own land and businesses.
c)
Rights that help all people be treated fairly.
d)
Rights that only people in the military have.
10.
Which person was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
Benjamin Franklin
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