Activities for

Each Standard
Directions for the Review Packet

1) Study the material from a standard.

2) Complete the activity from the standard you studied.

One standard at a time.

3) If you cannot complete the activity without looking at

your notes then you need to RESTUDY and come to
tutoring for that specific standard. Please see the
calendar for tutoring standards.

4) Continue to study.
 Enlightenment SS.7.C.1.1

Across
4. The government must protect the peoples' rights and the people must obey the laws of its government
5. Divide the powers of the government into branches and give each branch of government the Power to
Limit the other branches
7. the right to live your life freely
8. rights people were born with that cannot be taken away
Down
1. a period in European history when many educated people tried to improve human existence
2. the freedom to make decisions
3. the right to own things
4. Dividing the powers of government into branches; give each branch of government equal power
6. If the government does not protect peoples' rights then they have the right to revolt and over throw
the government
 Key Documents SS.7.C.1.2
Directions: Match the definitions to the appropriate terms by placing the letters of the definitions
in the box of the terms and drawing a line from the definitions to the terms.

Developed the idea of self-

Magna a.
government where people create
Carta and run their own government.

b. First document to limit the power of

the king. Established the idea of limited
Thomas government. Created Parliament
Paines
Common c. A pamphlet that helps fuels the
colonist fight for independence. Told the
English Bill colonist it only made sense for them to
Of Rights break away from England.

d. Limited the power of the king and

expanded the powers of the people by
Mayflower creating a list of rights the people of
England had.
Compact
Practice EOC Question: Break down the following question before you answer it.

The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense.

Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U.S. political system?

A. The monarchy creates limited government.

B. The monarchy supports self-government.

C. Representatives are appointed.

D. Representatives are elected.

English Policies SS.7.C.1.3

Directions: Put the following events in chronological order.

a. Britain & its b. Declaration of c. French and d. Boston

colonies are in Independence Indian War Massacre
debt after the 7
years war
e. Boston Tea f. Tea Act g. Taxation h. Britain imposes
Party without taxes
representation

Declaration of Independence SS.7.C.1.4

What is the Declaration of Independence?

Causes of the Declaration of

Independence:

Lockes Natural Rights Natural Rights Listed in the D.O.I

 Articles of Confederation SS.7.C.1.5

What is a What is the name of the first Explain what type of system the US
constitution? constitution of the US? had under the Articles of
Confederation.

Part 1 Directions: Fill in the following chart on the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Weakness of the Articles of Confederation Solution for each Weakness

Congress had no power to tax the people or

collect the taxes.
Congress had no power to regulate trade

Congress had no power to ENFORCE its own

laws. The national govt lacked strong
leadership. No EXECUTIVE branch
The national Govt lack a national court
system. Who would INTERPRET laws? No
JUDICIAL Branch
Amendments (changes) to the AOC required a
Unanimous decision (all 13 states had to
agree to make changes)

Required 9 of 13 states to ratify (approve) new

laws

The national/central govt has no power.

Confederal system.

Part 2 Directions: Place the correct events in chronological order.

Declaration of Independence Shays Rebellion US Constitution

Colonial Grievances Articles of Confederation French and Indian War
Part 3: Explain the impact Shays Rebellion had on the American government.

Preamble SS.7.C.1.6
What is the Preamble?

Write out the

Preamble:

Parts in the Preamble Meaning

We the People
(first three words)
Goal 1:

Goal 2:

Goal 3:

Goal 4:

Goal 5:
Goal 6:

Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

SS.7.C.1.7

Define Separation of Powers Define Checks and Balances

What is the difference between Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances?

1. The passage below is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in 1788.

Based on this passage, which

constitutional principle does Madison
describe?

A. separation of powers

B. checks and balances

2. Which principle supports President Eisenhower's action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that public
schools should be integrated?

A. judicial review

B. checks and balances

C. separation of powers
D. constitutional government

3.

Federalist Vs. Anti-Federalist SS.7.C.1.8

1. Explain the different viewpoints of the Federalist and Anti-Federalist. (Which group wanted
to ratify the US Constitution and which did not?)

Federalist Antifederalist

Directions: For questions 2-13 identify which statements a Federalist would agree with by placing
an F next to the statement and which statements an Anti-Federalist would agree with by
placing an A. (F=Federalist; A=Anti-Federalist)

2. This group wanted to ratify 3. This group was against the

the US Constitution. ratification of the US
Constitution

4. This group wanted the power 5. This group believed that the
of the country to be controlled Central government should
by the states have more power

6. This group felt that if the new
constitution included the
principles of Separation of
Powers & Checks and
Balances then the central
government would not
become too powerful.
7. This group did not feel that the
principles of Separation of
Powers & Checks and Balances
could not prevent the
government/government
officials from becoming
oppressive.
 8. This group wanted the new
constitution to include the Bill
Of Rights because they felt
that the rights of the people
should be clearly defined for
the government.
9. This group felt that the Bill of
Rights were not necessary to
ratify the US Constitution
because there was no way they
could list all rights that belong
to the people.

10.This group believed in a 11.This group believed in a

Federal system. Power should Confederal system. Power
be split between the central should be given to the states
government and the states. with no central government

12.What compromise led to the ratification of the US Constitution?

Rule of Law SS.7.C.1.9

1. Define Rule of Law.

2. How does the 14th amendment influence the principle of Rule of Law?

Sources and Types of Laws SS.7.C.3.10

1. Explain the Supremacy Clause.

Directions: Match the definitions to the appropriate type of law by placing a letter next to the
type of law.

Types of Laws Definitions

1. Constitutional Law a. Laws that apply only to the people in the military.
2. Military Law b. Laws that deal with relationships between people.
3. Criminal Law c. Laws that deal with people under the age of 18.
4. Juvenile Law d. Laws that deal with crimes and the punishments for those
5. Civil Law
6. Common Law crimes.
7. Statutory Law e. Laws based on customs and prior legal decisions.
8. Common Law f. Laws established based on the outcome of form court

cases.
g. Laws that focus on interpreting the US Constitution.
h. Laws passed by Congress or a state legislature.

Directions: Match the examples to the appropriate type of law by placing a letter next to the type
of law.

Types of Laws Definitions

 1. Constitutional Law a. When a soldier failed to return to base after going on leave,
2. Military Law he was charged and brought to trial for being AWOL
3. Criminal Law (Absent Without Official Leave).
4. Juvenile Law b. Brandy was pulled over by the police at 1:00am and was
5. Civil Law charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was
fined and released back to her parents.
c. After eighteen years of marriage Rachel and Brandon
decide to get a divorce. They cannot agree on how to split
their property. Since they cannot compromise the judge
determines how to split their property.
d. Meagan was caught on tape robbing a bank. He was
arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of robbery. She
was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine.
e. A court decides that the First Amendment permits a
journalist to write an article on something the government
wants to keep secret.

Citizenship SS.7.C.2.1
1. Explain the Equal Protection Clause that is included in the 14 th amendment.

2. List the three ways a person can become a citizen of the US.

3. List the requirements a person must meet to become a citizen.

4. Place the following naturalization steps in chronological order.

Take an oath of allegiance to Get finger printed Meet all requirements

the US

Fill out the naturalization Pass a test of US civics and Complete the interview
forms history
Directions: Read the following scenarios and determine whether the person is already a citizen,
eligible for naturalization, or ineligible to be a naturalized citizen.

Already Eligible Ineligibl Scenario

a Citizen e
I was born in the Philippines, but Ive been living in
the U.S. as a permanent resident for 6 years. Im
28 years old.
Im 20 years old, and I was born in Korea. My
parents are both US citizens.
Im 34 years old. My mother and father are
citizens of Russia. I have been a permanent
resident in the US for 3 years.
Im only 17 years old, but I just got to spend a
year living in Paris! I was born in Orlando, Florida.
Im 13 years old, and I was born in Germany. My
mother is a citizen of India and my father is a
citizen of the US.

Obligations and Responsibilities of Citizens SS.7.C.2.2

What is the difference between an obligation and a responsibility?

Obligation/Duty: Responsibility:

Directions: Identify obligations and responsibilities of citizens by checking the appropriate box for
each scenario.

Obligat Responsi Scenario Obligat Responsi Scenario

ion bility ion bility
Paying Taxes Running for office

Voting Attending civic

meetings
Obeying laws Performing
community service
Defending the nation Serving on jury duty

Petitioning the Registering for

government selective service
 Bill of Rights SS.7.C.2.4
Directions: Identify the rights given to citizens in the Bill of Rights by matching the rights to the
correct amendment. Some of the amendments have multiple answers.

Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5

Amendment 6 Amendment 7 Amendment 8 Amendment 9 Amendment 10

a. Freedom of speech b. right to bear arms c. the govt cannot force people
to quarter troops
d. protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures e. freedom to petition the
govt
f. no excessive bail or fines g. double jeopardy h. right to a lawyer i. Freedom
of religion
j. people have other rights not listed k. rights of people in civil cases l. eminent
domain
m. plead the fifth n. due process o. freedom of the press p. freedom to
gather/assemble
q. rights not given to the national govt belong to the states

Constitutional Safeguards SS.7.C.2.5

1. What are the questions the courts must ask when determining appropriate times to limit
peoples rights?

2. The passage below about government in from Federalist No. 51.

How are the author's views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?

a. The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people.

b. The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government.

c. The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.

d. The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.

3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
a. to explain the procedure for amending the Constitution
b. to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen
c. to inspire the governments of other nations
d. to limit the rights of individual citizens

Important Amendments SS.7.C.3.7

Directions: Match the definition to the appropriate amendment.
Amendment Definitions
1. Amendment 13 a. Prohibited states from denying a citizen the right to vote based on
2. Amendment 14 race, color, or previous servitude.
3. Amendment 15
4. Amendment 19 b. Changed the voting age from 21 to 18.
5. Amendment 24
6. Amendment 26
c. Abolished slavery everywhere in the US

d. Womens suffrage

e. Equal Protection Clause: All citizens have equal protection under the
law.

f. States cannot prohibit a citizen from voting because of failure to pay

poll taxes.

Forms of Government SS.7.C.3.1

Directions: Match the definition to the appropriate form of government.
1. Direct Democracy _______ a. The government is run by one king or queen with
2. Representative Democracy ______ unlimited power.
3. Oligarchy ________ b. The government is run by just a few people or a
4. Communism ______ small group.
5. Socialism ______
6. Monarchy ______ c. The people elect representatives to make the
7. Absolute Monarchy ______ laws on their
d. The behalf. plays a major role in running the
government
8. Autocracy ________ e. The government
economy, but private owns and runs
ownership all businesses
is also and
allowed and
makes
leaders
f. all
mayeconomic
The citizens decisions.
bethemselves
elected by make
the people.
the laws and decide
what
g. Theactions the government
government is run by awill
kingtake.
or queen who has
the power byisbeing
h. The government born into
completely the ruling
controlled by family
one
person who can rule in any way he or she wants.

Directions: Read each scenario and identify the correct form of government.
_________________________ 9. King Charles III collaborates with Parliament to determine whether England
should go to war with Spain.

_________________________ 10. Fidel Castro was the Dictator of Cuba for many years.

_________________________ 11. Saudia Arabi is led by a king.

_________________________ 12. Native American men would meet at tribal meetings so they could vote on
all decisions of the tribe.

_________________________ 13. United States citizens elect representatives to sit in a lawmaking body.

_________________________ 14. A group of elite families create all laws for a Native American tribe in South
America.

Systems of Government SS.7.C.3.2

Directions: Match the definition to the appropriate form of government

1. Federalism ________ a. A system of government where the power is in

2. Unitary System _______ the legislative body, and the leader of the country is
3. Confederal System ______ b. A system of government where the power is
4. Parliamentary _______ shared between the central (national) government
and the states.
c. A system of government where the power is given
to
d. independent states. Therewhere
A system of government is NOalmost
centralall power
government.
is given to the central (national) government.
What type of government did the United States have under the Articles of Confederation?
What type of government does the United States have today?

SS.7.C.3.2, SS.7.C.3.3, SS.7.C.3.4

Use the following clues for the Crossword Puzzle on the Next page.
Across
6. Type of power that belongs to the states
8. Name of the principle that gives each branch of govt the power to limit the other two
branches if they abuse their powers
11. Who is the leader in the executive branch?
13. Branch of government that creates laws
14. This states that the US Constitution is the highest law of the land.
15. Type of government the United States had under the Articles of Confederation
16. Branch of government that enforces laws
17. Which article in the US Constitution explains the powers of the legislative branch
Down
1. The federal government gets all of its power from this.
2. Type of power that belongs to the states and the federal government
3. Type of government the United States has today.
4. Branch of government that interprets laws
5. Who is in the Legislative branch
7. Which article in the US Constitution explains the powers of the executive branch
9. Who/what is the key player in the Judicial branch
10. Which article is the US Constitution explains the powers of the judicial branch
12. Type of power that belongs to the Federal government
 Amendment Process SS.7.C.3.5
Directions: Match the states on the right to the appropriate Article number in the Constitution.

1. Article I ______ a. He shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of

the United States.
2. Article II ______
3. Article III ______
4. Article V ______ b. Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme
Court and in such inferior Courts.

d. To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for

c. Whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it
carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other
necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution.
Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the
United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
Directions. Fill in the following chart.
Step 1: Proposal (two- Step 2: Ratification
ways) (approval) by the
states (two ways)

1. Vote of ________________of 1. ____________ of all state

members of both houses legislatures have voted
vote to propose the on the proposed
amendment. amendment.
OR OR

2. A national convention is 2. _____________ of the

called by ____________of states join in ratifying
the state legislatures conventions to vote on the
where they vote to proposed amendment (only
propose an amendment ( the 21st amendment has
all but the 21st been ratified like this)
amendment has been
ratified by this method).
 Principles of Government
Directions: Use the clues at the bottom of the page to fill in the crossword puzzle

Across
6. Divide the govt into three branches. Executive, judicial, and legislative. Give each
branch different but equal powers/roles in the govt.
Down
1. Power of the government comes from the people.
2. No one is above the law. The law applies to everyone.
3. Give each branch of govt the power to limit the other two branches if they abuse their
powers.
4. A system of government where power is shared between the central (national)
government and the states.
5. The judicial branch has the sole power and responsibility to review whether actions are
constitutional or unconstitutional.
 Landmark Supreme Court Cases SS.7.C.3.12
Directions: Match each summary/statement to the correct court case.
Court Case Summary
1.Gideon v. Wainwright a. This president refused to provide the courts with audio tapes because
he said he had executive order since he was the president. The Supreme
Court ruled against the president because of the principle of Rule of
2.Miranda v. Arizona Law.

b. This defendants case was overturned by the Supreme Court because he

3. Tinker v. Des Moines did not know he had the right to remain silent or the right to an
attorney. This case led to the creation of the Miranda Rights.
4. U.S. v. Nixon
c. The outcome of this case was that public school districts that segregate
deny equal protection.
5. Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
d. U.S. Supreme Court rule that the Florida Supreme Court's plan for
recounting ballots violated the Equal Protection Clause of the
6. Bush v. Gore Fourteenth Amendment.

e. Being a child is not a good enough reason to deny them this right.
7. DC v. Heller
f. Separate but equal is equal.
8. Marbury v. Madison g. Citizens second amendment rights were violated in this case.

h. The power of Judicial review was exerted in this case.

9. Plessy v. Ferguson
i. Students first amendment rights to freedom of speech were violated in
this case.
10. Brown v. Board of Ed.
j. The Supreme court ruled that the schools have the right to censor
students freedom of speech and press within the school if it disrupts the
11. In re Gault
learning environment

k. During this case the defendant was denied the right to a lawyer.

Political Parties SS.7.C.2.8

1. Describe the two main political parties in the United States?
 Qualifications for Political Offices SS.7.C.2.9
Directions: Complete the following chart.
Question President US House of Representatives US Senator
Minimum Age?
Length of each term?

Maximum number of
Terms?
Citizenship Requirement?

Across
1. How many terms can a president serve
2. What is the length of the term for US Senators
5. Minimum age to become a president.
8. What are the citizenship requirements for a president?
Down
1. What is the minimum age requirement for a person to become a US Senator.
3. Number of years a person must be a citizen in order for them to become a member of the US
house of representatives
4. Total number of years a person can be a president
6. Minimum age of a member of the US house of representatives
7. What is the length of each presidential terms
 Monitoring and Influencing the Govt SS.7.C.2.10
Vocabulary. Match the term to the correct definition.
Terms Definitions
1.Interest Groups a. a group of people who work to influence
government about a set of issues
2. Political Action
Committee b. favoring one view or another

c. organizations that help interest groups raise

3. Bias money for campaigns

d. how money is earned to pay for political

4. Campaign Financing
campaigns

5. Lobbyist e. collection of opinions or attitudes

6. Public Opinion f. represent interest groups and communicate with

officials

How Do You Lobby? Read each interest group lobby activity and decide if it is an example of
informing (I), donating money (D), or endorsing a candidate running for office (E).

______ 7. Representatives interview a candidate to see if he or she will support the groups
position on nuclear plants. If so, the group will back this candidate.
_______ 8. Volunteers from a teen health interest group go into schools and educate students
about the dangers of underage drinking.
_______9. An interest group runs an ad that supports a candidate running for office.
_______ 10. Lobbyists visit with members of Congress and local officials and share their reasons
for supporting or opposing an upcoming bill.
_______ 11. Once a candidate has been endorsed, members of an interest group help raise
donations to help the candidates campaign.
_______ 12. A group runs TV and radio ads about an issue in order to raise public concern and
spur the public to action.
Short Answer. Answer the following questions.

13. What methods are used by the media to monitor or influence the
government?
 14. How does the media impact the government?

Media and Political Communication SS.7.C.2.11

1. Which option presents a clear point of 2. Which option is a technique used to
view? represent ideas or qualities?
a. bias
a. bias b. metaphor
b. metaphor c. propaganda
c. propaganda d. symbolism
d. symbolism

3. Which option is a method of spreading ideas or information for the purpose of helping or
injuring an institution, a cause, or a person?
a. bias
b. metaphor
c. propaganda
d. symbolism

Direction: Identify the correct example of each type of propaganda technique by placing the
letter next to the correct technique.
1. Bandwagon ______ 2. Name-calling ______ 3. Glittering Generalities _______

4. Card Stacking ______ 5. Plain Folk _______ 6. Testimonials _______

a. b.

c. d.

e. f.
 US Domestic & Foreign Policies SS.7.C.4.1
1. What is the difference between a domestic and a foreign policy?

2. List the 5 goals of foreign policies:

3. What is the main goal of domestic policies?

4. What is the requirement for treaties to be ratifies?

Domestic or Foreign? Read each example below and decide if it is a domestic policyaddresses issues at
homeor a foreign policyaddresses issues around the world. Label each with a D or and F.
_______1. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military attacked the United States military at Pearl Harbor. The
President, in his role as Commander-in Chief, calls on the U.S. military to defend the U.S. by attacking the other
country.
________ 2. The United States joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to gain protection from
Communist governments.
________ 3. The United States has created a law that allows same sex marriage in all 50 states.
________ 4. The United States raised the minimum wage from $10 per hour to $15 per hour.
________ 5. The United States provides help to other countries when natural disasters, like earthquakes, occur.
________ 6. The countries of the world meet to decide how to handle climate change, and the United States
plays a role in the talks.
________ 7. The government enforces federal laws and sends convicted criminals to jail.
________ 8. The government operates national parks in different parts of the country.
________ 9. The United States adopts Common Core to prepare students to compete in the global market.
________ 10. During the Cuban Missile Crisis the United States created a blockade around Cuba to prevent
Russia from giving Cuba more missiles.

International Organizations SS.7.C.4.2

Directions: For questions 1-7 write out the name of each of the International organizations.
1. UN 5. WHO

2. NATO 6. WTO

3. UNICEF 7. NGO

4. NAFTA

Directions: For questions 8-16 match the information to the appropriate international organization.
8. UN: _______ a. Allows free trade among the United States, Canada, and Mexico
9. NATO: _______ and has helped with trade, created jobs, and encouraged the
10. UNICEF:_______
11. NAFTA: ________
b. gives legal advice to the UN and deals with international issues,
12. WHO: ________ such as a disagreement about borders between countries.
13. WTO: ________ c. Is an organization within the United Nations that works to
14. NGO: _______ improve health around the entire world.
d. private organizations that work independently from any
15. World Court: ________ government.
e. this organization supervises and set rules for international trade
16. Red Cross: _______
f. peace around the world and develop friendly relationship among
nations
g. this organization was formed to protect themselves against the
Soviet Union and
h. is a United its communist
Nations allies.
program that provides help and care to
mothers and children in poor nations.
i. A humanitarian organization. It was founded to protect human
life and health, to promote respect for all human beings, and to
help people who suffer because of war or natural disasters.

US and International Conflict SS.7.C.4.3

1. List the eight methods the US uses to deal with international conflicts:

2. How did the United States respond to the Terrorist attack on 9/11?

3. How did the United States react to the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979-1980?

4. How did the United States respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis?