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Amendments
Vocabulary
Levels of Government
(Local, State, Federal)
Citizenship
Wildcard
100
This amendment gives Americans the right to have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
What is the 1st amendment
100
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens’ basic rights. (hint: there are 10 of them)
What is the Bill of Rights
100
This level of government is in charge of setting up a postal service and creating and maintaining highways and national parks.
What is the federal government
100
Of the following, which is NOT good citizenship? a) obeying the law b) paying your taxes c) Rioting in the streets
c) Rioting in the streets
100
To approve
What is ratify
200
This amendment gives citizens the freedom from unreasonable search/seizure.
What is the 4th amendment
200
The principle that the law applies to everyone equally
What is The Rule of Law
200
This level of government can manage police force and firefighters, build and maintain city roads, and create and maintain town recreation areas.
What is local government
200
If one does not obey laws and rules, they may suffer consequences. These consequences may be...
Pay a fine, go to jail, receive a warning
200
A government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions.
What is a democracy
300
This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd amendment
300
The introduction to the Constitution
What is the Preamble
300
This level of government can set school standards and provide financial assistance to schools and manage state police.
What is the state government
300
Which of the following is an act of good citizenship a) obeying traffic laws b) playing sports c) running in the hallways
a) obeying traffic laws
300
The amendment that protects citizens from quartering, or housing Soldiers
What is the 3rd amendment
400
This amendment gives citizens the right to a jury trial in a criminal case.
What is the 6th amendment
400
A government in which citizens have the power to make political decisions
What is a Democracy
400
This level of government is in charge of setting up a military and printing money.
What is the federal government
400
Which of the following is NOT an act of good citizenship? a) petitioning government leaders b) volunteering c) yelling obscenities at police officers
c) yelling obscenities at police officers
400
The head, or leader of the executive branch.
What is the president
500
This amendment protects citizens who are accused of a crime.
What is the 5th amendment
500
The idea that the power of government comes from the consent of the people is called
What is Popular Sovereignty
500
All three levels of can collect taxes, set up courts, and pass tax laws, these shared responsibilities are
What is shared responsibilities
500
List 4 ways you and your group members can be a good citizen
Check answers
500
Sums of money that are paid to fund schools, fix and build roads, and build parks.
What are taxes