1. This PowerPoint presentation contains 10 questions for Benchmark B of the Government standard tested on the Grade 5 Social Studies Ohio Achievement Test. These questions cover the benchmarks for grades 3, 4, and 5. The grade, standard, and benchmark for each question is listed in the top right corner of each slide. An answer analysis for every question (visible only to the teacher) explains what knowledge students need to have to arrive at the correct answer. Use these slides to review a specific benchmark, or download additional slides to create a comprehensive review for the Grade 5 Social Studies Ohio Achievement Test. If you’d like to print the slides with analyses, choose “Notes Pages” from the “Print What” pull down menu on the Print Screen. Instructions

2. 4.GOV.B Why was the United States Constitution created? A.to enforce new taxes B.to protect the rights and freedoms of the American people C.to take away the rights and freedoms of the American people D.to give voting rights to women

3. 4.GOV.B What is a system of government in which the people elect their leaders? A.communism B.federalism C.fascism D.democracy

4. 4.GOV.B What is the main idea of the Ohio Constitution? A.Citizens of Ohio do not have the right to own property. B.Citizens of Ohio elect their officials every eight years. C.Citizens of Ohio have the right to liberty and safety. D.Citizens of Ohio do not have the right to vote.

5. 4.GOV.B Many state constitutions were modeled after the United States Constitution. The Constitution is considered a living document, which means can be amended, or changed. Explain why the Ohio Constitution changed twice over its 200-year history.

6. 4.GOV.B The Constitution was written after the Revolutionary War. It was ratified by the states in 1787. Why does a democratic government need a constitution?

7. 5.GOV.B Why is power divided between the national government and state governments? A. the United States has a parliament B. the United States has a federal system of government C. the United States has local governments D. the United States has a prime minister

8. 5.GOV.B Which of the following is a responsibility of the national government? A. local education systems B. taking care of highways C. garbage collection D. working with other countries

9. 5.GOV.B What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

10. Write a paragraph about the United States Constitution. Explain how your life might be different if you lived without its protection. 5.GOV.B

11. Under the First Amendment of the Constitution, citizens have freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble peacefully, and the right to complain about government. When the Constitution was being ratified by the states, why did many Americans want these freedoms and rights protected by the government? 5.GOV.B