Free Grade 5 Ontario social studies government worksheets

Free printable Grade 5 Ontario social studies worksheets on government. Circle the answer about how decisions and laws are made. Question types include levels of government, federal, provincial, and municipal roles, leadership, parliament, elections, and ridings, and 1 more. Ontario · Government — describe what local, regional, and federal governments are responsible for. Preview the sample questions, then make a worksheet to print or practise. Choices on this page stay unmarked. Canadian English. Unofficial practice — not a ministry document.

Ontario · Government — describe what local, regional, and federal governments are responsible for

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Question types

  • Levels of government
  • Federal, provincial, and municipal roles
  • Leadership
  • Parliament, elections, and ridings
  • Charter and courts

Sample questions

6 questions from government. Choices stay unmarked.

  1. 1.

    Who leads the government of Canada?

    • Athe Governor General as head of government
    • Ba city mayor alone
    • Cthe President
    • Dthe Prime Minister
  2. 2.

    Why do governments collect taxes?

    • Ato replace the need for public services
    • Bto fund only one political party
    • Cto pay for shared services such as schools, roads, and health care
    • Dto decide who wins an election
  3. 3.

    What is the purpose of a legal system?

    • Ato choose the prime minister
    • Bto let officials ignore the law
    • Cto replace elections
    • Dto settle disputes, protect rights, and apply rules fairly
  4. 4.

    How do laws support public safety?

    • Athey hide every warning sign
    • Bthey ban all hospitals
    • Cthey set rules such as speed limits and fire codes to reduce harm
    • Dthey replace smoke alarms with posters
  5. 5.

    What does equality before the law mean?

    • Avisitors write the Criminal Code
    • Bthe law should apply fairly, not just to some people
    • Conly one neighbourhood needs to follow rules
    • Djudges may pick favourites openly
  6. 6.

    What is Parliament in Canada?

    • Athe federal law-making body, including the House of Commons and the Senate
    • Bthe Supreme Court of Canada
    • Ca provincial legislature
    • Da city council
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A Grade 5 social studies government worksheet is a set of practice questions on government. Circle the answer about how decisions and laws are made. This grade covers levels of government, federal, provincial, and municipal roles, leadership, parliament, elections, and ridings, and charter and courts.
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