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7th grade government worksheets for Microsoft Word
Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 12 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the first 10 amendments. This product comes complete with an answer key. This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion. Product could also
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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3 Branches of Government and Amendments - History.
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One of my best worksheets. I have a lot of good info in a small amount of space. This is a study guide AND also a quiz. This covers the 3 Branches of Government, The Bill of Rights, and Citizen Responsibilities. (Page 1 Thumbnail did not come out just right... the word document is fine though.)
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3rd - 12th
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Vietnam War: The Draft - Who Stays, Who Goes?
Some of the best group discussions I have ever seen came out of this assignment, which asks students to "serve" on a Vietnam-era draft board to determine who goes and who stays from 10 short, realistic bios, and defend their decisions. Students get worked up and passionate! It really helps bring the tension and frustration of a draft (and allowing exceptions to the draft) to life.
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7th - 12th
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Executive Branch Worksheet Packet
Every worksheet you need to teach the executive branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the executive branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be the President. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is:-A sheet of background information about the executive branch-A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank,true/false, and short answer) based on the information sheet-A grap
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5th - 10th
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A More Perfect Union Movie Questions
The movie "A More Perfect Union" is available on YouTube for free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsiPJDvV7gIThis offers 25 questions in chronological order with movie scenes, that students can answer as they follow along the movie. The movie addresses several important events and documents:The Articles of ConfederationThe Constitutional ConventionThe Great CompromiseThe early republic period. The questions keep students attentive and on-task while allowing students focus on the main ideas an
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
Constitution - Articles of the Constitution Chart Notes & Answer Key
Students take notes on the 7 articles of the U.S. Constitution using this chart. Reading and analyzing the U.S. Constitution itself, students write the subject of each article, fill-in-the-blank significant details about each article, and then draw a picture or symbol of what they learned about each article. These notes can later be turned into a flip-book project or PowerPoint presentation. This 3-page product includes the student notes chart, an answer key for the chart, and a summary of th
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5th - 11th
Legislative Branch Worksheets
Every worksheet you need to teach the legislative branch is right here. This comes with a sheet providing background information about the legislative branch, its powers, and the qualifications to be a member of the house or senate. It also contains 7 worksheets to assist student learning and assess their comprehension. Included is: -A sheet of background information about the legislative branch -A worksheet with a variety of questions (fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and short answer) b
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5th - 10th
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Roles of the President of the United States - Worksheet/ Assessment
This product includes two separate worksheets and/or assessments that help students understand that the President of the United States has many different roles that he must fulfill.
Roles of the President profiled:
- Legislative Leader
- Economic Leader
- Commander in Chief
- Foreign Policy Leader
- Chief of State
- Chief of Party
- Judicial Powers
- Chief Executive
The first activity/assessment has student match a possible task a President may complete with the appropriate 'hat.'
The secon
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7th - 12th
Dred Scott Decision Primary Source Analysis
This handout allows students to analyze the Dred Scott decision from two different perspectives. Students read and analyze primary sources about the results of the case and includes activity questions. Common Core friendly. Can be used in class or for homework.
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7th - 12th
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The Branches of Government Webquest Collection
These 4 great webquests go over the 3 branches of government and the Executive Cabinet. Save money and buy the collection! The four webquests can be viewed and purchased individually below:The Executive Branch WebquestThe Executive Cabinet WebquestThe Legislative Branch WebquestThe Judicial Branch WebquestAll of my government lesson plans are in the following collection:Government and Civics CollectionIndividual Government Lesson Plans:Government WebquestsThe Legislative Branch WebquestJudicial
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4th - 10th
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Civil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Dred Scott Decision and how it impacted the United States. The video clip is only six minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War time period. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. This acti
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4th - 12th
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19th Amendment: Women's Suffrage Webquest
For this webquest, students will use History.com and a worksheet to answer questions about the ratification of the 19th amendment. Students will learn about the roots of women's suffrage in this country and the road to ratification of the 19th amendment. This is a great activity for all levels and can be supplemented with a writing prompt to activate higher learning.
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7th - 10th
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Info Read Text - The Louisiana Purchase and Thomas Jefferson (No prep/Sub Plans)
A reading and question activity about the Louisiana Purchase. Reading looks at what how and why the purchase was made, and whether is was constitutional or not. Answer key is included. MS word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson Bundle
Progressive Era: Boss Tweed and the Tammany Hall Ring Reading and Questions
This document is a reading about how boss Tweed rose to power and the rest of his Tammany Hall friends. It talks about the state of New York City before he took office, the improvements he made to the government of the city, but also the corruption that took place. It explains how he made money and how muckrackers like Thomas Nast exposed him and sent him to jail. There are also 6 higher order thinking questions and tons of political cartoons about Tweed.
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7th - 12th
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The Presidents - 1789-1825 Episode 1 The History Channel Video Guide Questions
The Presidents - 1789-1825 Episode 1 The History Channel Video Guide Questions
The Presidents is a History Channel documentary series that gives an entertaining and reasonable summary of the major impacts of each President of the United States. This is a great series to help supplement your American history curriculum.
This video guide is for the first episode of the series that discusses the administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe.
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7th - 12th
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How A Bill Becomes A Law - HABBAL - CLOZED notes/ graphic organizer
Understanding the process of How A Bill Becomes A Law (HABBAL) is a complicated process that is confusing to many students, especially at the federal level. This product serves as both a graphic organizer and/or clozed notes that will make this concept more clear for students. This product comes with both a 'blank' version for students and a complted version for students.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Shay's Rebellion: Reading, Primary Resource, and Questions
This packet contains a short synopsis of the story of Shay's rebellion during the Critical period under the US Articles of Confederation. There is also a primary resource which is a letter written by Thomas Jefferson as to how happy the rebellion actually made him because it shows the need for change. There are questions which follow.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Constitution Scavenger Hunt
How old does the President have to be?How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?What amendment lowers the voting age to 18?These are all questions that students will answer when the complete this 'Constitution Scavenger Hunt.' Students will explore the Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments to come up with answers to 35 different questions. This product comes complete with answer key. Great for an in-class activity, partner/group work, or for a homework assignment!Other Civic Produc
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7th - 12th
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Constitution USA - Episode #1 - A More Perfect Union - Movie Guide
This movie guide includes 25 questions, which support Episode One of the PBS film Constitution USA. This episode examines controversial issues such as "medicinal marijuana," and "gun control." Students are asked to reflect on the delicate balance of power in our "federal" system where the federal government and the states can sometimes come into conflict.
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7th - 12th
Reconstruction: Black Codes vs The Bill of Rights
Immediately following the Civil War, Southern States tried passing infamous "Black Code" laws that were blatantly racist. Black people were not allowed in public after sunset, or to meet in groups, or own guns. This assignment provides students with a simplified version of the Bill of Rights and several real examples of Black Codes. Students analyze which amendment right is being denied by each new law, and explain their decision. Always leads to good discussions afterward.
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7th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Civil Liberties and Rights: Crime and Due Process (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the rights of the accused, the Bill of Rights and Due Process of law. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Great Compromise Packet with Questions
This is a great packet of information about the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan and the Great Compromise.It includes charts, graphs and a political cartoon.Questions are high level response, short answer questions.This is a Highly Reviewed item, a must have if you are teaching the Constitutional Convention.
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7th - 12th
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Showdown at Fort Sumter Civil War Worksheet: Great Reading/Worksheet
This worksheet allows students learn about the official start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. I use this worksheet to give students a stronger understanding of politics behind the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. My students have a better understanding of the political and military decisions made by Abraham Lincoln about Fort Sumter after completing this worksheet. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the reading from the following website for classroom use
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6th - 12th
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Spirit of the 60's: Women, Latino, Gay, Native American Civil Rights Movements
This very informative yet efficient reading and worksheet track battles and breakthroughs the women's rights movement, Latinos, Gay, and Native Americans experienced in the counter-culture years of the 60's and 70's, and makes connections to today as well. Students learn not to take rights for granted, and the power of organized protest. Very good for class discussions afterward, especially linking to current events.
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7th - 12th
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