Government Basics Worksheets

Worksheet Preview

Browse all 12 printable worksheets below — click any card to open the full page.

Easy

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A rule for the whole country is called a  

2. The group that makes new laws for our country is called  

3. People who help others follow the law every day are called  

4. A person who decides cases in court is called a  

5. The leader of our country is called the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Laws are rules that help keep people safe and fair.

T F

2. Only kids make the laws in our country.

T F

3. Police help people follow the law.

T F

4. A judge sells food at the store.

T F

Government Basics

Easy

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The American  

2. The bald  

3. The Statue of  

4. Grown-ups choose leaders by  

5. The President lives and works in the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The bald eagle is an American symbol.

T F

2. The American flag has ten stars.

T F

3. People vote to choose leaders like the President.

T F

4. The Statue of Liberty is a kind of food.

T F

Government Basics

Easy

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A right is something you are  

2. Paying taxes is a citizen  

3. Voting is a right people use when they are  

4. Following rules keeps people  

5. Every citizen has the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Paying taxes is a citizen responsibility.

T F

2. Free speech is a citizen right.

T F

3. Following laws is only for adults.

T F

4. Voting is a right that adult citizens have.

T F

Government Basics

Easy

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The leader of a city or town is called the  

2. The leader of the whole country is the  

3. The group that makes laws for the whole country is  

4. The group that makes local rules for a city is the city  

5. The President lives and works in the White  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. The mayor leads the whole country.

T F

2. Congress makes laws for the whole nation.

T F

3. A city council helps run a local town.

T F

4. The President is a local leader.

T F

Government Basics

Medium

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Our country's government has  

2. The branch that makes the laws is called  

3. The  

4. A  

5. Judges and courts make up the  

6. Congress meets in a building called the  

7. Members of Congress come from every  

8. A rule that everyone in the country must follow is a  

9. The President can sign a bill to make it a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

President

→

Leads the country and signs new laws

Congress

→

Group of leaders who write laws

Judge

→

Decides cases in a courtroom

Flag

→

Symbol with stars and stripes

Government Basics

Medium

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. To pick leaders, grown-ups  

2. You must be at least  

3. A day when people go vote for leaders is called  

4. People vote at a place called a polling  

5. Every vote should be  

6. We vote for the  

7. A person who can vote is called a  

8. Voting helps make the government  

9. A paper or machine that helps you vote is called a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Vote

→

Your choice for a leader

Election

→

A day people pick leaders

Citizen

→

A person who belongs to a country

Ballot

→

Paper used to mark your choice

Government Basics

Medium

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The American  

2. The bald  

3. The Statue of  

4. The Liberty  

5. The flag has  

6. The flag has 13 stripes for the first 13  

7. Our country's song is called the National  

8. The bald eagle is a symbol of  

9. The Statue of Liberty holds a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

American Flag

→

Represents our country and states

Bald Eagle

→

Symbol of freedom and strength

Statue of Liberty

→

Welcomes newcomers to America

Liberty Bell

→

Stands for independence

Government Basics

Medium

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A  

2. A  

3. The  

4. A  

5. A mayor works at city  

6. A governor works at the state  

7. Judges work in a  

8. The President's helpers are called the  

9. A mayor, governor, and President are all government  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Mayor

→

Runs a city or town

Governor

→

Runs a state

President

→

Runs the whole country

Judge

→

Decides court cases

Government Basics

Hard

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which branch of government writes new laws?

2. Who enforces the laws to make sure people follow them?

3. Who decides if a law is fair or if someone broke a law?

4. How many branches does our country's government have?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. The branch that makes the laws is called  

2. The President leads the  

3. Judges and courts are part of the  

4. A new rule for the whole country is called a  

5. The three branches keep each other in  

Government Basics

Hard

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which of these is a good way for kids to be good citizens?

2. When can citizens vote in an election?

3. Which is a responsibility of a good citizen?

4. Which action helps keep your community clean and safe?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A person who belongs to a country is called a  

2. Good citizens follow the  

3. You can help your community by helping your  

4. When citizens turn 18, they can  

5. Being kind and  

Government Basics

Hard

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Why do we have rules at school?

2. Why must drivers follow traffic laws like stopping at red lights?

3. What would likely happen on a playground with no rules?

4. How do laws help a community?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Rules at school help everyone stay  

2. A red traffic light tells drivers to  

3. Laws treat all people in a  

4. Taking turns on the slide is a playground  

5. When people follow laws, the community is more  

Government Basics

Hard

Government Basics

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What does 'one person, one vote' mean?

2. Why is voting done with a secret ballot?

3. In most elections, who wins?

4. Why is voting important for citizens?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A ballot that no one else can see is a  

2. The choice with the most votes is called the  

3. Each voter gets  

4. A person who runs for office is called a  

5. In the United States, citizens can vote starting at age  

Government Basics

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These government basics worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential social studies skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Thinking the President makes all the laws. The President signs laws, but Congress is the group that writes and votes on new laws first.
• Mixing up police and judges. Police help people follow the laws right now, while judges decide in court if someone broke a law.
• Believing kids can vote. In the United States, you must be at least 18 years old to vote for leaders in an election.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Worksheets You Might Like