Unit 1 Social Studies Review

Rules and Laws

100

Why is it important to have rules here at school?

To keep everyone safe and to maintain order.

200

What might happen if you break a law?

You will face a consequence such as going to jail, or paying a fine.

300

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400

Which of the following is one way a government maintains order?

1. By passing laws
2. By paying taxes
3. Through schools
4. Through businesses

a. By passing laws

500

 How do laws influence individuals in a democratic society?

1. Laws only apply to some people and not others.
2. Laws help protect the rights of all people and ensure fairness.
3. Laws are made to make life difficult for everyone.
4. Laws are always changing and are hard to follow.

b. Laws help protect the rights of all people and ensure fairness.

Citizenship and Government

100

How old do you have to be to vote in the United States?

18 years old

200

Which of the following is the best example of how the government keeps people safe?

1. The Department of Interior protects the national park system.
2. The Mint makes cash and coins.
3. The National Weather Service issues watches and warnings in severe weather.

c. The National Weather Service issues watches and warnings in severe weather.

300

Which of the following IS NOT an example of the purpose of government?

1. It defends the country from outside enemies
2. It keeps order within the country
3. It provides goods and services for the people.
4. It controls all aspects of citizen’s lives.

d. It controls all aspects of citizen’s lives.

400

Which of the following is an example of a civic virtue?

1. Holding a canned food drive in your school
2. Having a pep rally at school
3. Watching educational videos on YouTube
4. Leaving trash on the ground when you walk by.

a. Holding a canned food drive in your school

500

What are the three branches of the federal (US) government?

Legislative, Judicial, and Executive 

Types of Government

100

How does a monarch get power?

a. Citizens get to vote

b. Power is passed down through a ruling or royal family

c. The president chooses the monarch

b. Power is passed down through a ruling or royal family

200

Which statement is TRUE about a democracy?

a. Citizens get to vote

b. You will be sent to jail for saying something bad about the president 

c. The ruler of a democracy is a king or queen

a. Citizens get to vote

300

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a democracy?

1. A system where one leader makes all the decisions.
2. A system where people vote to choose their leaders and make decisions together.
3. A system where only a few people make decisions for everyone.

b. A system where people vote to choose their leaders and make decisions together.

400

In an oligarchy, who makes the laws?

1. A single ruler with absolute power
2. A small group of people
3. All citizens
4. A king or queen

b. A small group of people

500

Which of the following is true about citizens that live in a country with a dictatorship?

1. They have the right to come together and protest the government without punishment.
2. They have fair elections to select the leaders they want to lead them.
3. They do not have the right to vote freely or protest the government.

c. They do not have the right to vote freely or protest the government.

My Place In The World

100

Who is the president of the United States?

Joe Biden

200

What city do you live in?

Lexington

300

What state do you live in?

Kentucky

400

What country do you live in?

USA, United States of America

500

Who is the governor of Kentucky?

Andy Beshear