1.

Question

Choose the best answer.

A ___ is built in memory of a person, special deed, or event.

monument

capitol

museum

capital
2.
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Texas got its name from the ___ word "Tayshas."

Caddo

Latin

French

Spanish
3.
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A short saying used as a reminder of a belief is a ___.

flower

song

nickname

motto

legend
4.
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Laws are made at the U.S. ___ building.

Capital

Capitol

Congress

Senate
5.
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Which right is NOT protected by the Bill of Rights?

freedom of driving a car

freedom of religion

freedom of speech

freedom of the press
6.
Match the words with the statements.
This document makes sure the rights of Americans are protected.
This document says that everyone has a right to life, freedom, and to find happiness.
7.
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To ___ is to make a choice when people are making a decision.

donate

pledge

dictate

vote
8.
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The President and his family live at the ___ House.

White

Black

President

Congress
9.
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The state capital of Texas is ___.

El Paso

San Antonio

Austin
10.
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People have little freedom when a ___ has complete control of a government.

dictator

representative

principal
11.
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The Texas state flower is the ___.

tulip

bluebonnet

rose
12.
Match the words with the statements.
This branch, or group of people, is the part of government that makes laws.
This failed because the states were not required to work together.
The Framers wrote a document with rules our government follows.
13.
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The Texas state nickname is ___.

Deep in the Heart of America

The Lone Star State

Friends and Freedom
14.
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The Smithsonian is a group of ___.

schools

libraries

museums
15.
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The state motto of Texas is ___.

Friendship

Remember the Alamo!

Life Is Bigger in Texas
16.
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A ___ has rules telling how to set up and run a government.

constitution

declaration

photocopy
17.
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Nine judges meet at the ___ to make important decisions.

Smithsonian

Library of Congress

Supreme Court
18.
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___ is the largest city in Texas.

Amarillo

Fort Worth

Houston
19.
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The Constitution protects the rights of Americans and ___ governments.

international

national

county

city

state
20.
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A king or queen is a ruler in a ___.

democracy

dictatorship

monarchy
21.
Match the U.S. government buildings.

A. An obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., B.A large house in Washington, D.C. where the President lives, C. A building in Washington D.C. where there are pillars and a status of Abraham Lincoln, D. A huge domed building in Washington D.C.

The U.S. Capitol
The White House
The Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
22.
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A ___ is a city where government leaders of a country or state work.

monument

capital

capitol
23.
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People have the freedom to choose leaders in a ___.

democracy

monarchy

dictatorship
24.
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People from Texas are called ___.

Texanites

Texans

Texonians
25.
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___ led the meeting to create the U.S. Constitution.

Abraham Lincoln

Teddy Roosevelt

George Washington
26.
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The abbreviation for Texas is ___.

TS

TEX

TX
27.
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To ___ is to show disapproval and ask for change.

frame

promote

protest

dictate

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions provided:

1. monument
2. Caddo
3. motto
4. Capitol
5. freedom of driving a car
6. Match:
   • This document makes sure the rights of Americans are protected. Bill of Rights
   • This document says that everyone has a right to life, freedom, and to find happiness. Declaration of Independence
7. vote
8. White
9. Austin
10. dictator
11. bluebonnet
12. Match:
    • This branch, or group of people, is the part of government that makes laws. Legislative Branch
    • This failed because the states were not required to work together. Articles of Confederation
    • The Framers wrote a document with rules our government follows. U.S. Constitution
13. The Lone Star State
14. museums
15. Friendship
16. constitution
17. Supreme Court
18. Houston
19. state
20. monarchy
21. Match:
    • A. An obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Washington Monument
    • B. A large house in Washington, D.C. where the President lives. The White House
    • C. A building in Washington D.C. where there are pillars and a statue of Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Memorial
    • D. A huge domed building in Washington D.C. The U.S. Capitol
22. capital
23. democracy
24. Texans
25. George Washington
26. TX
27. protest

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