19. Match the Amendment to the Freedom (Scrambled):
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
You have more rights than listed here
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which branch is most important?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your paragraph)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below.
End of Quarterly Assessment
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
13. What did the farmers do to talk to the government in Sacramento?
14. What is the document that outlines our entire government system?
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
15. Match the branch to its purpose:
Legislative
Makes the laws
Executive
Enforces/Carries out laws
Judicial
Interprets/Explains laws
16. What is the purpose of "Checks and Balances"?
17. Fill in the blanks for the Legislative Branch (Congress):
Number of Senators:
Number of Representatives:
18. Who nominates Supreme Court Justices, and who must approve them?
Nominates (Picks):
Approves:
19. Match the Amendment to the right it protects:
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protects more rights than listed
Freedom of Speech & Religion
Protection from self-incrimination
20. What is the difference between a Criminal case and a Civil case?
Criminal Case:
Civil Case:
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
15. What is the main purpose of government?
16. What is the document that outlines our entire government system?
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
17. Match the branch to its purpose:
Legislative
Enforces/Carries out laws
Executive
Interprets/Explains laws
Judicial
Makes the laws
18. Why do we have "Checks and Balances" in our government?
19. Congress Details:
Total Number of Senators:
Total Representatives:
20. What is it called when the President rejects a bill passed by Congress?
A. Pardon
B. Veto
C. Election
21. Match the Amendment to the right it protects:
1st Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
5th Amendment
Citizens have more rights than listed
9th Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Press, & Religion
22. Who nominates (picks) Supreme Court Justices?
Who must approve them?
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
19. Match the branch to its purpose:
Legislative
Enforces/Carries out laws
Executive
Interprets/Explains laws
Judicial
Makes the laws
20. Why do we have "Checks and Balances" in our government?
21. Congress Details:
Total Number of Senators:
Total Representatives:
22. What is it called when the President rejects a bill passed by Congress?
A. Pardon
B. Veto
C. Election
23. Match the court case type to its definition:
Criminal Case
Disputes over money or property
Civil Case
Accused of breaking a law
24. Who nominates Supreme Court Justices, and who must approve them?
(Nominates/Picks) (Approves)
25. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
26. Match the Amendment to the right it protects:
1st Amendment
Protects you from self-incrimination
5th Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Press, & Religion
9th Amendment
Citizens have more rights than listed
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
18. What is the main purpose of government?
19. What is a "right"?
20. What is the document that outlines our entire government system?
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
21. Match the branch to its job and its name:
Legislative
Makes the laws (Congress)
Executive
Carries out laws (President)
Judicial
Interprets laws (Supreme Court)
22. What is the purpose of "Checks and Balances"?
23. What is it called when the President rejects a bill passed by Congress?
A Pardon
A Veto
24. Legislative Branch (Congress) Numbers:
Total U.S. Senators:
Total Representatives:
25. Supreme Court Justices:
Who nominates (picks) them?
Who must approve them?
26. Match the court case type:
Criminal Case
Accused of a crime
Civil Case
Money/property dispute
27. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
28. Match the Amendment to the Freedom/Right:
1st Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
5th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
9th Amendment
You have more rights than listed here
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
Criminal Case Breaking the law
Civil Case Money/Money dispute
21. Who nominates Supreme Court Justices?
Who must approve them?
22. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
23. Match the Amendment to the Right:
1st Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, etc.
5th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
9th Amendment
You have more rights than listed
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
1. Your Argument (Which branch?):
2. Reason #1 (Why?):
3. Reason #2 (Another reason why?):
4. Conclusion (Wrap it up):
Use your planning page to write your full response in paragraph form below.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
1. Your Argument (Which freedom?):
2. Reason #1 (Why?):
3. Reason #2 (Another reason why?):
4. Conclusion (Wrap it up):
Use your planning page to write your full response in paragraph form below.
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
21. Match the Amendment to the Right Protected:
1st Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
5th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
9th Amendment
You have more rights than listed here
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response.
Step 1: Your Argument (Topic Sentence)
Step 2: Reason #1 (Why do you think this?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Another reason?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (Why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Another reason?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
21. Match the Amendment to the Right Protected:
1st Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
5th Amendment
You have more rights than listed here
9th Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response.
Step 1: Your Argument (Topic Sentence)
Step 2: Reason #1 (Why do you think this?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Another reason?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (Why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Another reason?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
21. Match the Amendment to the Right Protected:
1st Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
5th Amendment
You have more rights than listed here
9th Amendment
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response.
Step 1: Your Argument (Topic Sentence)
Step 2: Reason #1 (Why do you think this?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Another reason?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (Why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Another reason?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
Civil Case
Money or property dispute
Accused of breaking a law
20. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
21. Match the Amendment to the Right Protected:
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
You have more rights than listed here
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Topic Sentence)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your paragraph)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
End of Quarterly Assessment
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Money or property dispute
Accused of breaking a law
20. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
21. Match the Amendment to the Right Protected (Scrambled):
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
You have more rights than listed here
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Topic Sentence)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your paragraph)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
End of Quarterly Assessment
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
Draw a line to the definition:
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Disputes over money or property
Accused of breaking a law
20. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
21. Match the Amendment to the Right Protected (Scrambled):
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
Citizens have more rights than listed here
Freedom of Speech, Press, & Religion
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Topic Sentence)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your paragraph)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
End of Quarterly Assessment
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
You have more rights than listed here
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Topic Sentence)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your paragraph)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below. Be sure to include your argument, two reasons, and a conclusion statement.
End of Quarterly Assessment
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
You have more rights than listed here
Freedom of Speech, Press, & Religion
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which branch is most important?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your paragraph)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below.
End of Quarterly Assessment
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
9th Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination
You have more rights than listed here
Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
Prompt: Which branch of government (Legislative, Executive, or Judicial) do you think is the most important? Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which branch is most important?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your paragraph)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below.
Prompt: Which freedom from the 1st Amendment is the most important to you? (Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly, or Religion). Explain why.
Plan your paragraph below before writing your final response on the next page.
Step 1: Your Argument (Which freedom?)
Step 2: Reason #1 (First reason why?)
Step 3: Reason #2 (Second reason why?)
Step 4: Conclusion (Wrap up your thoughts)
Use your planning page to write your full response in a complete paragraph below.
End of Quarterly Assessment
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." — Kofi Annan
