Vocabulary
What does the word inauguration mean in this sentence? At the inauguration, the new president took the oath of office.
A a feeling or people have
B a formal ceremony
C last day in office
D an informal meeting
B a formal ceremony
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A Immigrants come to America to
A worry less.
B live in peace.
C express their own opinions.
D find a better life.
Part B Which words from the selection best support your answer for Part A?
A Those who do not break the law never have to worry.
B He knew that using peaceful ways
C people leave their homes to find a better life.
D by expressing their own choices
D find a better life.
C people leave their homes to find a better life.
What is the biggest difference between Uncle Sam and George Washington?
George Washington is real
What is a synonym for convention in this sentence? The farmers had a convention in the fall.
A harvest
B graduation
C meeting
D disagreement
C meeting
The first Congress met in
A Philadelphia.
B New York.
C Washington.
D Texas.
A Philadelphia.
What are taxes used for?
Roads, bridges, and protecting the country
What does the word jury mean in this sentence? The jury listened closely to the facts.
A people who make court decisions
B a group of people
C according to the law
D a detailed plan
A people who make court decisions
When is the Oath of Office given?
A in the Senate
B at the inauguration
C in the House of Representatives
D on Election Day
B at the inauguration
What did the Founding Fathers do?
Invented or created the U.S. Constitution
What does the word mint most likely mean in this sentence? People like to visit the national mint.
A a park with a lot of open space
B a building with a lot of pictures
C a large area with a lot of stores
D a place where money is made
D a place where money is made
Who is the First Lady?
A a cartoon character
B a member of the Senate
C the president’s wife
D the chief judge
C the president’s wife
Why are cherry trees mentioned in the selection?
They are the nation's capital
What does the word organize mean in this sentence? Some students will organize a music club.
A ask the teacher for permission
B work together for a goal
C walk far to raise money
D explain to their parents about
B work together for a goal
What are the author’s purposes in writing this selection?
A inform and entertain
B entertain and persuade
C persuade and inform
D express an opinion and entertain
A inform and entertain
What are amendments, and why are they necessary?
They allow us to change the constitution