Classic Classic Quiz Social Studies Unit 2 (2nd Gr) by Betteker Betteker 1 played - 11 yrs ago Government QUIZ 30 QUESTIONS medium 1 What is the definition of government? Money paid to the government that is used to pay for services.A choice that gets counted.The citizens who run a community. 2 A law is defined as : A choice that gets counted.A feeling of pride that people have for their country.A rule that people of a community must follow. 3 What is a tax? Money paid to the government that is used to pay for services.A choice that gets counted.The citizens who run a community. 4 Define the term vote : Money paid to the government that is used to pay for services.A choice that gets counted.A feeling of pride that people have for their country. 5 What are symbols of the United States of American? Bald eagleFlag and Uncle SamBald eagle, flag, and Uncle Sam 6 What is patriotism? A bald eagle and a flag.A choice that gets counted.A feeling of pride that people have for their country. 7 What are examples of Government Services? Libraries and policeFirefighters and parksAll of the above 8 What is the capital of the United States? Atlanta, GAMontgomery, ALWashington, D. C. 9 How do Americans select or choose their leaders? By appointments from judgesBy votingBy popularity 10 Who is the leader of a town or city? GovernorMayorJudge 11 Who is the leader of the United States of America (our country)? Congress which is the House of Representatives and SenateSupreme Court of 9 JusticesPresident 12 Who is the leader of a state, such as Georgia? MayorPresidentGovernor 13 Which examples below show patriotism? Voting and hanging a US flag in your front yardSinging 'America the Beautiful'All of the above 14 What are character traits? Virtues or things that make us who we areHonesty and courageAll of the above 15 What is a law? A rule that the governor states we must follow.A rule that people in a community must follow.A choice that gets counted. 16 What city is the capital of Georgia? MontgomeryAtlantaWashington DC 17 How many parts does our country's government have? 234 18 Which of the following is an example of a government service? Car repairsPet groomingPublic schools 19 How are a mayor, a governor, and the President of the U. S. alike? All three are elected by the people.They are all good citizens and have chosen public service.All of the above 20 How are the mayor, governor, and President different? The mayor runs a city and the governor runs a state, but the President is in charge of the country.The President tells the governor and mayor what to do.The President give the governor and mayor tax money. 21 What day is Independence Day celebrated? Each year on this day Americans remember how our country began. June 4July 4August 4 22 Georgia's state symbol is the ________. MagnoliaGrapeCherokee rose 23 What are the 3 branches of U. S. government? President, Congress, ConstitutionPresident, Congress, Supreme CourtPresident, Supreme Court, and Bill of Rights 24 What is the constitution? It explains how our government works and lists rights or freedoms citizens have.A written set of rules that our government must follow.All of the above 25 What is the highest court in the U. S. ? MayorSupreme courtCongress 26 What is the lawmaking branch of the US government? PresidentCongressSupreme court 27 All of the following are character traits or virtues that make us who we are : Perseverance, responsiblity, self-discipline, and dancingHonesty, courage, cooperation, and fairnessTrustworthiness, kindness, responsibility, and shopping 28 What is the city called where a government of a state is located? A borderThe main townA capitol 29 How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 789 30 Mother Teresa showed what character trait? FairnessKindnessPerseverance Commentaires
