Understanding Government Principles
A worksheet for 5th graders to learn about the fundamental principles of government, including democracy, rule of law, and citizen participation.
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Understanding Government Principles
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of government principles.
1. What is a government?
A group of people who make art.
The system that rules a country, state, or community.
A type of food.
A game people play.
2. In a democracy, who holds the power?
A king or queen
A small group of wealthy people
The citizens
The military
3. The principle of means that everyone, including those in power, must obey the law.
4. Citizens show when they take part in their government, like voting.
5. A monarchy is a type of government where citizens elect their leaders.
True
False
6. The U.S. government is an example of a republic.
True
False
7. What are two important responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic government?