Social Studies Unit 2 Lesson 7 and 8 Name:_____________

1. How can you become a 1. be born here or you

citizen of this country? have to earn the right to be
a member of this country

2. What are many tribal 2. sovereign, meaning they

governments? govern themselves

3. What is a reservation? 3.U.S. lands set aside for

Native Americans

4. What is another name 4. federal government,

for the national government? it provides service for all
fifty states

5. Who runs a democracy? 5. government run by its

people and we are in charge
of electing government
officials.

6. What does it mean if I 6. I refuse to take sides.

remain neutral?
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7. Whose main goal is it to 7. United Nations
keep the peace?

8. What can each branch of 8. can check

government do in a system of other branches.
checks and balances?

9. What is something that 9

Americans value? Justice means being treated
fairly.

10. What do Americans rely 10. rule

on to find fair answers? of law to find fair answers
in a disagreement.

11. What is the group of 11. jury

people called that decide if
a person is guilty or innocent
called?

12. What is one way we can 12. Singing the National

show our patriotism? Anthem at a sporting event
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13. What is the rule of law? 13. Americans believe that
everyone must obey the
laws.

14. Our nation was formed to 14. Responsibilities come

make sure we have rights. with the rights that we have
What comes with these in our nation.
rights?

15. Why is it a good idea to 15. people can share their

write to government leaders? views

16. What it the main job of 16. interpret the

the Supreme Court? laws of the country.

17. Tell what responsibilities 17. A citizen has the

a citizen has. responsibility to choose
good leaders to make fair
laws. A citizen has the right
and the responsibility to
vote.