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Generation Date: 12/10/2014
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Title: Grade 5 Blizzard Bag 2014-2015 Social Studies - Day 5
Country
The United States
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Who has power?
• President is the head of state and the head of government.
• Officials are elected by the people
• Head of government is different from head of state
• Prime minister must have the support of the parliament
• Power is in the hands of one person
• Government is run by the military
• Power is divided between national and local governments
• Local governments have power, but also obey national government
1. The United States has a representative democracy. Which of the following best describes a
representative democracy?
A. People elect officials to represent them.
B. People only vote on certain issues.
C. People are not allowed to vote at all.
D. People vote directly on every issue.
2. Which of the following countries is an example of a military dictatorship?
A. Mexico
B. The United States
C. Cuba
D. Canada
3. A key term in United States government is "democracy." Which of these best describes a
democracy?
A. a nation in which one person has power
B. a nation in which power belongs to the people
C. a group of states with separate governments
D. a nation ruled by a king or queen
4. The United States has a democratic government and protects the freedoms of its citizens.
Which important U.S. document protects freedoms including the freedom of speech?
A. Articles of Confederation
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Civil Rights Act of 1964
D. Bill of Rights
5. Karen's mother gives her $20 to buy school supplies. While at the store she sees other things
she wants, like a newly-released book and a jacket on sale for $20. She knows her mother will
be angry if she doesn't get school supplies, so she decides to buy half of the school supplies and
the book. She plans to save her allowance to buy the rest.
What trade-off does Karen make when she decides to buy the book?
A. She can afford only half of her school supplies and must save money for the rest.
B. She will make her mother happy by buying the school supplies and the jacket.
C. She will make her mother happy by buying only half the school supplies.
D. She can afford to get the supplies and the book, but has to save money for the jacket.
6.
Emily made $20 by babysitting for her neighbor. She wants to buy a new dress for the
school dance. The dress costs $40. Emily also wants a new CD, which costs $15.
What is the future consequence of Emily buying the CD?
A. She has to wait longer to buy the new dress.
B. She has the new dress right now.
C. She can never buy the dress.
D. She can never have the CD.
7. Hybrid cars are cars that can use either gas or electricity to run. These cars are becoming
more popular because people can spend less money on gas. This helps the environment
because there is less pollution.
What is a present consequence or issue of buying a hybrid car?
A. The owner pays more in taxes for the hybrid.
B. The owner pays less in gas for the hybrid.
C. The car has a higher upfront price.
D. The car has higher maintenance costs.
8. What economic principle measures the choice of one decision against another?
A. opportunity cost
B. demand
C. investment choice
D. supply
9. One of the goals of the U.S. government system is to create a fair society in which people are
treated equally. What word best describes this goal?
A. morality
B. citizenship
C. justice
D. influence
10.
• government with one leader
• leader is known as a king or queen
• government power stays within a family
What type of government is this?
A. tribal
B. republic
C. monarchy
D. democracy
11. Who rules in a tribal government?
A. a king or queen rules
B. the tribe has no leader
C. everybody in the tribe
D. a council of a few people
12. The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights states:
"Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the
press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble . . . "
Why is freedom of speech important?
A. Many people will only listen to opinions they agree with.
B. People need permission to speak their minds freely.
C. Freedom of speech was important in the old days.
D. Many different viewpoints are important to democracy.
13. Many countries in the world have democratic governments. These governments often have
a constitution. Which of the best following describes the purpose of a constitution?
A. Constitutions are voted on by the people and can be changed at any time.
B. Constitutions put limits on government power and protect citizens.
C. Constitutions place governmental power in the hands of one person.
D. Constitutions state that the citizens cannot rebel against the government.
14. What is the basic purpose of government?
A. to find natural resources
B. to make, carry out, and enforce laws
C. to tax citizens' income
D. to defend the nation
15.
Katie's dad needs a car. He has looked at buying a brand new car and a used car. The
new car would cost $20,000. The used car is $10,000, but it needs to be taken to the mechanic
twice a year.
What is the future consequence of Katie's dad buying the used car?
A. He can spend less money on gas with the new car.
B. He has to pay money to the mechanic every year.
C. He can buy a car for Katie in 5 years.
D. He can save money by driving the new car.