1. Name ____________________________________________________ Date _______________
Chapter Twelve Social Studies Quiz Review
South Carolina’s Government
Directions: Answer the question in a complete sentence and to the best of your ability.
1. What THREE library resources would you use to find information about leaders of your
state government? ________________________________________________________
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Directions: Place an “x” next to the THREE statements that correctly answer the questions.
2. What are some rights and responsibilities of United States citizens?
_____ Everyone is responsible to respect the rights of others and help keep our
communities clean and safe.
_____ Adult citizens have a responsibility to vote and pay taxes.
_____ We have the right to hurt people whenever we want. We have the right to take
things that don’t belong to us.
_____ Everyone is responsible to disrespect the rights of others and help destroy our
communities.
_____ We have the right to live and work where we choose. We have the right to speak
freely and practice our own religious beliefs.
3. Describe the legislative branch of South Carolina’s state government.
_____ It makes national laws and takes money from citizens for unimportant services.
_____ It is made up of the President and his men.
_____ The legislative branch is called the General Assembly.
_____ It is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
_____ It makes state laws, raises money from taxes to fund important services, and
controls spending.
Directions: Circle the letter that best answers the question.
4. Where is South Carolina’s state government located?
a. Columbia c. Charleston
b. Port Royal d. Beaufort

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5. Which of the following is a service that the county governments provide?
a. They provide education. c. They maintain roads.
b. They build parks. d. They make state laws.
6. Who is the leader of the executive branch in our state government?
a. the Speaker of the House of Representatives
b. the governor
c. the Senate president
d. The Supreme Court Chief Justice
7. How many members does South Carolina have in the United States House of
Representatives?
a. eight c. four
b. six d. two
8. Why is it important for citizens to vote?
a. They need to manage elections and collect taxes.
b. They must agree on every decision the government makes.
c. They need to recommend budgets and help enforce laws.
d. They help choose government leaders.
9. What do judges and juries decide?
a. whether citizens think laws are fair
b. whether laws should be enforced
c. whether citizens have broken laws
d. whether laws should be passed
10. How many members does South Carolina have in the United States Senate?
a. eight c. four
b. six d. two
11. Which of the following is a responsibility of all citizens, both young and old?
a. practicing religion c. paying taxes
b. following rules d. speaking freely
12. Who is the leader of a community?
a. the mayor c. the administrator
b. the president d. the governor
13. Which branch of South Carolina’s government makes state laws?
a. the Supreme court
b. the legislative branch
c. the judicial branch
d. the executive branch
14. Who makes the rules and laws for a county?
a. the governor c. the administrator
b. the council d. the mayor