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The U.S.Government

©1988, 2001

AUTHOR

Scott Poor

REM 1030

©Remedia Publications 103 The U.S. Government

The U.S. Government has been designed to help junior high, high school, and adult educationstudents gain a better understanding of the many activities and services of the United Statesgovernment.

There are 24 lessons. Each lesson consists of four study pages which reinforce 14 points to belearned about each topic.

Study Page #1 – Crossword puzzle answers are located in one resource book, the World BookEncyclopedia. Important: Students should take note of the lesson title in order to know whichvolume of the encyclopedia they must refer to for answers.

Study Page #2 – Definitions can be found in the glossary. Evaluation questions are intended to givestudents an opportunity to express personal opinions about aspects of each topic.

Study Page #3 – Fill-in-the-blank questions are provided to give students a chance to review the14 points learned in the crossword puzzle.

Study Page #4 – Matching tests are included to further reinforce key terms and concepts.

Suggestions for Use:

Day #1: Introduce students to the new lesson. Provide crossword puzzle page and World Bookencyclopedias. Have students work alone or in small groups. Pair faster students with slowerstudents.

Day #2: Write the entire list of answers on the blackboard so that those students who have notcompleted their puzzles may key in on the important concepts. Conduct teacher-student discussionon various aspects of the 14 points included in the puzzle.

Day #3: Have students work on the definition and evaluation questions on Study Page #2.

Day #4: Have students complete the fill-in-the-blank questions on Study Page #3.

Day #5: Have students take the matching tests on Study Page #4.

INTRODUCTION

Lesson 1 – Government Terms ......................................... 1-4

Lesson 2 – Government Terms ......................................... 5-8

Lesson 3 – The Constitution ............................................ 9-12

Lesson 4 – The Constitution .......................................... 13-16

Lesson 5 – Congress ....................................................... 17-20

Lesson 6 – Senate ........................................................... 21-24

Lesson 7 – House of Representatives ........................ 25-28

Lesson 8 – Voting ............................................................ 29-32

Lesson 9 – The Republican Party ................................ 33-36

Lesson 10 – The Democratic Party ............................. 37-40

Lesson 11 – The President ............................................ 41-44

Lesson 12 – The Vice President ................................... 45-48

Lesson 13 – Immigration ............................................... 49-52

CONTENTS

Lesson 14 – Citizenship .................................................. 53-56

Lesson 15 – The Supreme Court ................................. 57-60

Lesson 16 – The Law ....................................................... 61-64

Lesson 17 – Trial ............................................................... 65-68

Lesson 18 – State Government ................................... 69-72

Lesson 19 – City Government ...................................... 73-76

Lesson 20 – The Post Office ......................................... 77-80

Lesson 21 – Army (United States) ............................... 81-84

Lesson 22 – Navy (United States) ................................ 85-88

Lesson 23 – Marine Corps (United States) ................ 89-92

Lesson 24 – Air Force (United States) ........................ 93-96

Glossary ............................................................................. 97-99

Answer Key ................................................................... 100-102


Name ________________________________________

Government Terms

LESSON 1

ACROSS CLUES:1. government that controls economic activity,

owns all factories5. This type of government is controlled by a

few wealthy people.6. Public government or cooperatives control

all production of goods and services.7. economic system where people or private

businesses own the nation’s goods andservices

9. “rule by the people” form of government12. ________________ service workers are

appointed, not elected.14. change made in a law or constitution

DOWN CLUES:2. government in which a king, queen, or

emperor holds power for life3. favors government control of social and

economic activities and private ownershipof property

4. A _____________ law is made by the court,not the legislature.

8. government in which one person hascontrol of all branches of government

10. group of advisors (high officials and headsof government departments)

11. group of people with reactionary views13. a rule made and enforced by a government

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Name ________________________________________

DEFINE: Use the glossary to find a meaning for each word below.

1. inherit: ___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. class: ____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

3. economics:________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

4. advisor: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

5. appoint: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

6. cooperative: _______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

1. Why do you think it is important for a president to have a good cabinet?

2. Who has more freedom – people under a communist government or people under ademocratic government? Explain your answer.

3. What problems could be caused by a government that was being run by a few wealthypeople?

4. If you were president, would you want cabinet members who were “yes-men” (people whoalways agree)? Explain your answer.

EVALUATE: On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions.

LESSON 1GOVERNMENT TERMS


Name ________________________________________

Complete each sentence with a government term from the box above.

1. ______________________________ workers are appointed to their jobs.

2. ______________________________ is a form of government which is ruled by the

people.

3. The President gets advice on important matters from a group known as the

______________________________ .

4. A government which is ruled by a king or queen is called a _______________________ .

5. An ______________________________ is a form of government where one person

controls all branches of the government.

6. People with reactionary views are members of the ______________________________ .

7. The practice of letting private businesses or the people own a nation’s goods and services

is known as __________________________________ .

8. A law passed by a court is called a _______________________________ .

9. In an ____________________________ , the government is controlled by a few wealthy

people.

10. ______________________________ favors government control of social and economic

activities and private ownership of property.

11. An _________________________ is used to make a change in a law or constitution.

12. A ____________________ is a rule which is made and enforced by the government.

13. ______________________________ favors government control of everything and

everybody.

14. Governments which practice _______________________________ are controlled by

smaller, public governments or cooperatives.

amendment lawright wing aristocracycivil service fascismcommon law monarchysocialism communismcabinet capitalismdemocracy autocracy



Name ________________________________________

MATCHING: Match each term to its meaning.

MATCHING: Match each word to its meaning.


____ 1. amendment

____ 2. right wing

____ 3. civil service

____ 4. cabinet

____ 5. democracy

____ 6. law

____ 7. aristocracy

____ 8. fascism

____ 9. monarchy

____ 10. communism

____ 11. capitalism

____ 12. autocracy

____ 13. socialism

____ 14. common law

A. a rule made and enforced by government

B. workers who are appointed rather than elected

C. government owns all factories, machines, and production

D. government controls economic activities but people ownproperty.

E. a change in a law or constitution

F. a reactionary group

G. controlled by cooperatives or public government

H. government in which one person has control of all of thebranches of government

I. law made by a court

J. made up of the President’s advisors

K. a government which is controlled by a few wealthy people

L. an economic system in which the people own the nation’sgoods and supplies

M. rule by the people

N. a government in which one person inherits the right to beleader for life (king, queen, emperor)

____ 1. advisor

____ 2. appoint

____ 3. cooperate

____ 4. inherit

____ 5. class

____ 6. economics

A. a person who gives advice or is consulted

B. a group that is of the same social rank

C. to officially place a person into a position or job

D. to receive from one’s relatives

E. to work together as a group

F. having to do with money or goods


Name ________________________________________

Government Terms

LESSON 2

ACROSS CLUES:1. belief that all forms of government are

wrong3. to give up the right to rule a nation6. ruler with unlimited power9. officially charging a government official with

wrongdoing while in office11. favors making changes based upon the

past13. branch of government which carries out the

nation’s laws14. forgiveness or pardon given to a person by

a government

DOWN CLUES:2. Freedoms which people enjoy as members

of a country are known as ________ rights.4. system of officials who carry out the work

of a government5. an order telling police to bring an arrested

person to court7. makes the laws8. favors quick social change to correct a

nation’s social and economic problems10. legal steps which must be followed

whenever a law is broken; known as_________ _________ of law

12. having the right to self-government, as doeseach of our 50 states


Name ________________________________________



1. government: _______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. system: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

3. branch:___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

4. official: ___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

5. office: ____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

6. enforce: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

1. How is a dictator different from a president?

2. Do you agree with an anarachist’s way of thinking that all forms of government are wrong?Explain your answer.

3. Do you agree with the liberals who change their ideas and policies to meet the problem?Explain your answer.

4. Conservatives face problems by looking to the past. How can this help to solve the problem?



Name ________________________________________


abdication civil rightsbureaucracy dictatoramnesty due process of lawconservatism impeachmentanarchism habeas corpusliberalism executive branchautonomy legislature

1. Laws are made by a group known as the ______________________________________ .

2. People who believe in ________________________________think that a nation’s

problems can be solved by rapid social change.

3. The laws of a nation are carried out by the ____________________________________ .

4. Government may forgive a citizen by giving him/her _____________________________ .

5. A writ of ________________________________________________ gives police the right

to bring an arrested person to court.

6. Government officials who believe in _____________________________________ make

decisions based upon the past.

7. Citizens of a nation enjoy certain freedoms known as ____________________________

________________________________ .

8. A government official facing _____________________________________ has been

charged with wrongdoing while in office.

9. _________________________ by a ruler means he/she gives up the right to rule a nation.

10. A government leader with unlimited power is know as a __________________________ .

11. The belief that all forms of government are wrong is known as _____________________ .

12. Each of our 50 states enjoys the right to self-government or _______________________ .

13. The work of a government is carried out by a system of officials known as a __________

________________________________ .

14. Certain steps known as ________________________________________ must be

followed whenever a law is broken.



Name ________________________________________



____ 1. abdication

____ 2. amnesty

____ 3. anarchism

____ 4. autonomy

____ 5. dictator

____ 6. due process of law

____ 7. executive branch

____ 8. legislature

____ 9. habeas corpus

____ 10. impeachment

____ 11. civil rights

____ 12. liberalism

____ 13. conservatism

____ 14. bureaucracy

A. legal steps taken when a person breaks the law

B. self-government (as in state government)

C. orders the police to bring an arrested person to court

D. to give up the right to rule

E. to make changes based on the past

F. when a government pardons or forgives

G. changing ideas and policies to meet the problem

H. makes the laws

I. the belief that all forms of government are wrong

J. freedoms that people enjoy as members of a country

K. system of government officials who carry out the workof a government

L. officially charging a government official with beingunworthy of office

M. ruler with unlimited power

N. enforces the nation’s laws

____ 1. official

____ 2. enforce

____ 3. branch

____ 4. system

____ 5. office

____ 6. government

A. a unit (part) of a large system

B. an organization that directs and rules

C. formal or authorized

D. a group of separate units (parts) working together

E. a special duty or position

F. to make certain that laws or rules are obeyed



Name ________________________________________ LESSON 3

The Constitution

DOWN CLUES:2. “__________ powers” are reasonably

suggested by the Constitution.3. People who supported the Constitution

were called this.4. has the final say in explaining the

Constitution5. The Constitution has 27 _____________.6. The Constitution replaced the Articles of

________________________.7. The Constitution went into effect after nine

states _______________ it.9. “____________ powers” belong to the

people or states.10. actually “wrote” the Constitution

ACROSS CLUES:1. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

are called the “______ ___ _______.”7. only state that did not send a representative

to the Constitutional Convention8. first state to approve (ratify) the Constitution

10. known as the “Father of the Constitution”11. “__________ powers” are listed in the

Constitution.12. “___________ powers” belong to both the

national and state governments.


Name ________________________________________


LESSON 3 – THE CONSTITUTION

1. liberty: ___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. preamble: _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

3. rights: ____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

4. amendment: _______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

5. article: ___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

6. document: ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

1. What do you think “freedom of speech” means?

2. Do you think the United States could get along without a constitution? Why or why not?

3. What “freedoms” do you think ALL human beings should have?

4. How do the “Rules of the Constitution” compare to the “Rules of the School?”



Name ________________________________________



Articles of Confederation implied powersamendments MadisonSupreme Court federalistsconcurrent powers MorrisBill of Rights Delawarereserved powers Rhode Islandexpressed powers ratified

1. The _____________________________ has the final say in explaining the Constitution.

2. Powers which are listed in the Constitution are called ____________________________ .

3. The Constitution went into effect after nine of the 13 states __________________ it.

4. The ___________________________________________________ were replaced by the

Constitution.

5. Powers belonging to both the state and federal governments are called

___________________________________.

6. ______________________________ was the first state to ratify the Constitution.

7. The Constitution was actually written by _________________________________ .

8. James ___________________________ is called the “Father of the Constitution.”

9. Twenty-seven ________________________________ have been added to the

Constitution.

10. ___________________________________________ belong to the people or state.

11. The Constitution’s first 10 amendments are known as the

_____________________________________.

12. _________________________________________ are reasonably suggested by the

Constitution.

13. The Constitution was supported by a group known as the____________________ .

14. _______________________________________ was the only state that did not send a

representative to the Constitutional Convention.


Name ________________________________________




____ 1. Articles of Confederation

____ 2. amendments

____ 3. expressed

____ 4. implied

____ 5. reserved

____ 6. concurrent

____ 7. Supreme Court

____ 8. Bill of Rights

____ 9. Madison

____ 10. Morris

____ 11. Rhode Island

____ 12. Delaware

____ 13. ratified

____ 14. federalists

A. has the final say in explaining the Constitution

B. powers listed in the Constitution

C. what was done by nine states before theConstitution could go into effect

D. “Father of the Constitution”

E. first state to approve the Constitution

F. people who supported the Constitution

G. powers reasonably suggested by the Constitution

H. “wrote” the Constitution

I. powers which belong to both federal and stategovernments

J. state which did not send a representative to theConstitutional Convention

K. were replaced by the Constitution

L. 27 of these have been added to the Constitution

M. first 10 amendments to the Constitution

N. powers belonging to the people or state

____ 1. liberty

____ 2. rights

____ 3. preamble

____ 4. document

____ 5. article

____ 6. amendment

A. a statement which serves as an introduction

B. an addition to a document

C. freedom; the power to do what you want

D. a written paper which contains information

E. a part of a document that deals with a singlesubject

F. freedoms that you are entitled to


Name ________________________________________

The Constitution(Bill of Rights and Amendments)

LESSON 4

DOWN CLUES:2. The 16th Amendment gives Congress the

right to collect ______________ taxes.3. The 19th Amendment gave ________ the

right to vote.4. Information on _______, fines, and punish-

ments is given in the 8th Amendment.5. The 7th Amendment describes the rights

of people involved in __________ cases.6. The 26th Amendment lowered the voting

age to _________.7. The 6th Amendment guarantees citizens

the right to a fair and speedy _________.8. The 4th Amendment deals with search and

arrest ______________.10. The 2nd Amendment gives citizens the right

to bear _________________ (guns).

ACROSS CLUES:1. The 18th Amendment outlawed _________

in the U.S.4. The 15th Amendment gave ____________

Americans the right to vote.5. In 1789, ________________ submitted 12

amendments to the states for approval; tenwere approved and are now called the Billof Rights.

9. The 5th Amendment describes the rightsof people involved in __________ cases.

11. The 1st Amendment provides freedom ofspeech, ___________, and the press.

12. The 3rd Amendment deals with providing______________ with food and housing.


Name ________________________________________



1. prohibition: ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. suffrage: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

3. arms: ____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

4. warrant: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

5. quarters: _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

6. repeal: ___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

1. Why do you think it took so long for women to gain the right to vote?

2. Do you think freedom of religion is an important right? Explain your answer.

3. Do you agree with the 18th Amendment? Explain your answer.

4. Why do you think the 18th Amendment was repealed by the 21st Amendment?

5. Why is it important to limit Congress’ ability to vote in pay raises for its members?



Name ________________________________________



religion bailswarrants income taxescivil cases 18black soldierswomen trialarms Congresscriminal cases liquor

1. The 7th Amendment explains people’s rights in _________________________________ .

2. The voting age was lowered to _________________________ by the 26th Amendment.

3. Search and arrest ________________________ are described in the 4th Amendment.

4. The production and sale of ______________________ in the U.S. was outlawed by the

18th Amendment.

5. The 19th Amendment gave____________________________ the right to vote.

6. The 8th Amendment provides information on fines, __________________________, and

punishments.

7. The 6th Amendment gives Americans the right to a fair and speedy _________________ .

8. The 2nd Amendment gives U.S. citizens the right to bear ____________________ .

9. People do not have to provide ___________________ with food and shelter in times of

peace, according to the 3rd Amendment.

10. Twelve amendments to the Constitution were submitted by _______________________

for approval by the states; ten of these were approved and are the Bill of Rights.

11. Freedom of the press, speech, and _____________________ is provided by the 1st

Amendment.

12. The rights of people involved in ________________________ are described in the 5th

Amendment.

13. Congress was given the right to collect _______________________ by the 16th

Amendment.

14. The 15th Amendment gave_________________ Americans the right to vote.


Name ________________________________________



____ 1. 1st Amendment

____ 2. 2nd Amendment

____ 3. 3rd Amendment

____ 4. 4th Amendment





____ 9. Congress






____ 1. suffrage

____ 2. warrant

____ 3. prohibition

____ 4. quarters

____ 5. arms

____ 6. repeal

A. provides for housing of soldiers

B. gave women the right to vote

C. gave Black Americans the right to vote

D. provides the right to a fair trial

E. made it illegal to make or transport liquor

F. provides for search and arrest warrants

G. government body which submitted amendments tothe states for approval

H. lowered the voting age to 18

I. provides for freedom of religion, speech, and press

J. gave Congress the right to collect income taxes

K. provides for a person’s rights in civil cases

L. provides for bails, fines, and punishments

M. provides for the right to bear arms

N. provides for rights in criminal cases

A. guns

B. to take back or do away with

C. a law that forbids

D. the right to vote

E. a document that gives the right to arrest or searchand seize

F. housing



Name ________________________________________ LESSON 5

Congress

DOWN CLUES:1. Senate leader2. In Congress, each political party elects a

chief officer known as the ________ leader.5. political party in Congress with the most

members6. During a ___________ vote, a member of

Congress will answer “aye” or “nay.”11. to recommend a bill12. The __________ of the House is the leader

in the House of Representatives.

ACROSS CLUES:3. person who tries to influence legislators

(members of Congress)4. failure to report a bill5. political party in Congress with the least

number of members7. a piece of legislation8. voters that a member of Congress

represents9. powers of Congress which are not listed in

the Constitution10. elected official in Congress who ranks

second to the floor leaders13. powers given to Congress in Article 1,

Section 8, of the Constitution


Name ________________________________________


1. legislative branch: __________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. bicameral: ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

3. session: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

4. adjourn: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

5. aye: _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

6. nay: _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

1. If you were a member of Congress, how would you divide your time between your home townand Washington, D.C.?

2. What would you do if you found out that a fellow member of Congress had taken a bribewhich caused him/her to vote for a bill?

3. In what way is a member of Congress responsible to the people in his/her district?

4. Should a member of Congress be rewarded for seniority (length of time in office) or ability?Explain your answer.


LESSON 5 – CONGRESS


Name ________________________________________


constituents reportmajority tableminority Speaker of the Housefloor leader lobbyistswhip billsVice President implied powersexpressed powers voice vote


1. The ___________________________________ is head of the Senate.

2. ____________________________________ are given to Congress by the Constitution.

3. The ___________________________________ party is that political party in Congress

with the most members.

4. The floor leader ranks higher than the ___________________________________ .

5. “Aye” and “nay” are the proper answers during a________________________________ .

6. Members of Congress_____________________ a bill when they want to recommend it.

7. People known as______________________________ try to influence how a member of

Congress votes on a bill.

8. The voters that a member of Congress represents are called his/her

_________________________________________________________.

9. _____________________________________ are those powers of Congress which are

not listed in the Constitution.

10. The House of Representatives is run by the ___________________________________ .

11. Members of Congress__________________________ a bill when they do not want to

recommend it.

12. The _____________________________ party is the political party with the least number

of members in Congress.

13. Congress votes on pieces of legislation known as _______________________________ .

14. The ___________________________________ is the chief officer elected by each

political party in Congress.


Name ________________________________________



____ 1. constituents

____ 2. majority

____ 3. minority

____ 4. floor leader

____ 5. whip

____ 6. voice vote

____ 7. Speaker of the House

____ 8. expressed powers

____ 9. report

____ 10. lobbyist

____ 11. table

____ 12. bill

____ 13. implied powers

____ 14. Vice President

A. Senate’s chief officer (each party has one)

B. runs meetings in the House of Representatives

C. a piece of legislation

D. person who tries to influence members ofCongress

E. party with the least members

F. Congress’ powers which are listed in theConstitution

G. heads the Senate

H. the voters that a member of Congress represents

I. to recommend a bill

J. Congress’ powers which are not listed in theConstitution

K. members of Congress answer “aye” or “nay”

L. failure to report a bill

M. party with the most members

N. ranks second to the floor leader

____ 1. legislative branch

____ 2. bicameral

____ 3. session

____ 4. adjourn

____ 5. aye

____ 6. nay

A. a meeting

B. yes, in favor of

C. to let out or to leave

D. makes the laws

E. two chambers or branches

F. no, not in favor of


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