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1. The United States government has three parts or branches. Which part decides if laws are fair? A. the Congress B. the president C. the governor D. the Supreme Court 2. If you want a new local recreational park for camping and hiking, to whom should you go? A. a judge B. the county commissioner C. the local sheriff D. a United States senator 3. What is shown on the state seal of Georgia? A. pillars and an arch B. a peanut and a cotton plant C. a soldier protecting the Constitution D. a farmer and a peach tree 4. American citizens have both rights and responsibilities. Which statement is TRUE? A. Checking out a library book is a right. B. A right is earned. C. A right is guaranteed by law. D. Taking a field trip is a right. 5. How can you volunteer in your school? A. read to another class B. eat a healthy lunch C. make good grades D. come to school every day 6. The leader of the national government meets leaders of other countries. Which government leader MOST LIKELY does this? A. the president B. the senator C. the governor D. the mayor

3rd_civics (3rd_civics) 7. Why does a community need laws? A. to protect people from getting hurt B. to make life disorderly and confusing C. so that all people are not treated fairly D. so that people can do whatever they want to do 8. If you live in an urban community, what is your local level of government? A. city B. state C. county D. national 9. Who makes the laws that the president signs? A. Congress B. governors C. businessmen D. commissioners 10. Why do we need to have laws in a community? A. so that people's rights are protected B. so that people can do anything they want C. so that people do not get in trouble if they steal D. so that people feel unsafe in their neighborhood 11. The head of the state government is called the A. mayor. B. governor. C. state senator. D. county commissioner. 12. Which of the following is a good rule to follow when riding on a school bus? A. Wave to your friends when they get off the bus. B. Keep your hands and arms inside the bus. C. Put your gum under the seat, not on the floor. D. Carry large objects over your head when getting on the bus.

3rd_civics (3rd_civics) 13. Citizens have both rights and privileges. Which of the following is a right? A. voting B. going to school C. going to church D. going to the park 14. What is one of the many important jobs that a mayor has? A. carrying out a budget B. appointing a governor C. defending lawbreakers D. checking parking meters 15. Students in a school have both rights and privileges. Which of the following is a right? A. speaking to a teacher B. playing with your friends C. going to recess D. going to the library 16. Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws? A. legislative B. executive C. judicial D. international 17. What is one thing a good citizen might do for the community? A. run a stop sign B. throw trash on the ground C. keep the streets free of litter D. paint on the stop signs 18. What would most likely happen if you were caught cheating on a test at school? A. The teacher would call the police. B. The teacher would give you an A. C. The teacher would call your parents. D. The teacher would give you extra free time.

3rd_civics (3rd_civics) 19. Which is a state law? A. Do not talk in the lunch line. B. Do not rob a bank. C. Do not walk on the grass. D. Do not swim alone. 20. For citizens of the United States, voting is a A. law. B. rule. C. right. D. privilege. 21. State is to governor as city is to A. mayor. B. firefighter. C. police officer. D. nurse. 22. Which BEST explains why we have laws in a community? A. to protect people's rights B. to give people what they want C. to stop people from stealing D. to help people feel safe in their neighborhood 23. David forgot to bring his homework to class. Which of the following will MOST LIKELY happen? A. David will go to jail. B. David will be suspended from school. C. David will be reminded to raise his hand in class. D. David will have to stay in from recess to redo his homework. 24. Who do voters choose to be the head of the city government? A. mayor B. governor C. senator D. president

3rd_civics (3rd_civics) 25. Communities have parades and programs on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Which group are these events honoring? A. civil rights leaders B. members of Congress C. those who fight for women's rights D. those who have served in the armed forces

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Answer Key 1. D) the Supreme Court 2. B) the county commissioner 3. C) a soldier protecting the Constitution 4. C) A right is guaranteed by law. 5. A) read to another class 6. A) the president 7. A) to protect people from getting hurt 8. A) city 9. A) Congress 10. A) so that people's rights are protected 11. B) governor. 12. B) Keep your hands and arms inside the bus. 13. A) voting 14. A) carrying out a budget 15. A) speaking to a teacher 16. B) executive 17. C) keep the streets free of litter 18. C) The teacher would call your parents. 19. B) Do not rob a bank. 20. C) right. 21. A) mayor. 22. A) to protect people's rights 6

3rd_civics (3rd_civics) 23. D) David will have to stay in from recess to redo his homework. 24. A) mayor 25. D) those who have served in the armed forces