Government Basics — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each item into AMERICAN SYMBOL or GOVERNMENT JOB.
American Symbol
American flagbald eagleStatue of Liberty Government Job
Presidentjudgesenator The flag, eagle, and Statue of Liberty are symbols of America. The President, judge, and senator are jobs people do in government.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The American flag has red and white stripes and white stars on blue.
The American flag has 50 stars for the 50 states and 13 stripes for the first 13 colonies.
2. The bald eagle is a big bird that is a symbol of America.
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and stands for freedom and strength.
3. The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor.
The Statue of Liberty holds a torch and welcomes people to the United States as a symbol of freedom.
4. Grown-ups choose leaders by voting.
Voting lets grown-ups pick the leaders who will make laws and help run the country.
5. The President lives and works in the White House.
The President of the United States lives and works in the White House in Washington, D.C.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The bald eagle is an American symbol.
True False
The bald eagle is the national bird and stands for the strength and freedom of our country.
2. The American flag has ten stars.
True False
The American flag has 50 stars because there are 50 states in the United States.
3. People vote to choose leaders like the President.
True False
In a fair government, grown-ups vote to pick the leaders who will make choices for our country.
4. The Statue of Liberty is a kind of food.
True False
The Statue of Liberty is a huge statue in New York Harbor, not something you can eat.