Unit 5 Review

Question 1

What are some rules you must follow at home, in school, and in your community?

Answer 1

• Do your homework before going outside to play’
• Treat others as you would like to be treated
• Brush your teeth

Question 2

What are rules in a community called?

Answer 2

Law

Question 3

Who creates laws?

Answer 3

Government

Question 4

Who makes sure that the citizens follow the laws?

Answer 4

Police officers

Question 5

What can citizens do if they feel that a law is unfair?

Answer 5

Speak up by holding protests

Question 6

What are some names we have given our flag?

Answer 6

• Old Glory

- Stars and Stripes

Question 7

Why do we give flag rules and what is one?

Answer 7

• Tells people how to respect and honor the flag

- Special folding way of the flag

Question 8

What is the purpose of Flag Day?

Answer 8

Honoring the Flag

Question 9

What do people show when they honor the flag?

Answer 9

They show pride in our country

Question 10

What does the pledge to our flag say our country has for hall citizens?

Answer 10

Liberty and justice for all

Question 11

How many stars does the flag have?

Answer 11

50 stars, one for each state

Question 12

When is Flag day?

Answer 12

June 14th

Question 13

What does a good citizen do with trash?

Answer 13

Throws it in the garbage can or recycling bin

Question 14

Who do good citizens help?

Answer 14

• Family
• Community
• Planet

Question 15

Why are our actions important?

Answer 15

Because our actions affect other people

Question 16

How can citizens keep up with what is going on in a community?

Answer 16

Reading newspapers or magazines

Question 17

What activity that shows good citizenship involves actions like serving at a soup kitchen or holding a food drive?

Answer 17

• Volunteering
• Donating
• Building homes
• Reading in shelters

Question 18

Why is following the rules important?

Answer 18

It makes the world a safer place for everyone

Question 19

How can your actions volunteering help influence others?

Answer 19

It helps may inspire others be good citizens too

Question 20

What are some of the things our country values?

Answer 20

• Freedom
• Liberty
• Equality

Question 21

What are some rights the constitution guarantees?

Answer 21

Our rights as a citizens

Question 22

Who rules a democracy?

Answer 22

The people

Question 23

How do citizens in a democracy participate in government?

Answer 23

Voting

Question 24

Why is it important to know about the issues in a community?

Answer 24

Helps voters make good decisions

Question 25

Why do communities have laws?

Answer 25

- Laws are there to protect the community. | - Following laws keeps you and others safe

Question 26

What are the taxes citizens pay used for?

Answer 26

- Roads - Schools - Parks - Mail service - Police - Fire department - US army

Question 27

What does a jury do?

Answer 27

- Will listen to a person's case | - Decide if that person is guilty or not

Question 28

Why does the government have military drafts?

Answer 28

In times of war, soldiers are needed to serve in the military

Question 29

What are two important rights US citizens have that make people from other countries want to become citizens?

Answer 29

- Freedom of speech | - Freedom of religion

Question 30

What are examples of ways that a good citizen respects other citizens?

Answer 30

- Obeying laws - Considering others opinions - Taking responsibility for one's actions

Question 31

Why does a good citizen pay taxes?

Answer 31

- Taxes pay for roads and schools - Paying taxes is a civic duty - Taxes fund police and fire departments

Question 32

What makes trial by jury so important in the United States?

Answer 32

- It limits the power of the judge - It provides fairness - It is a citizen's right

Question 33

In which war were the most US citizens called to serve the country's military by the draft?

Answer 33

World War II

Question 34

What kind of tax is used to pay for Social Security?

Answer 34

Federal Tax

Question 35

What are types of taxes?

Answer 35

- Sales tax - Income tax - Property tax

Question 36

Why is Ruby Bridges considered a hero?

Answer 36

First black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans