5th and 6th Grade Civics and Government Worksheets

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

In this hands-on social studies worksheet, learners will match each of eight roles to their corresponding branches of government.

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Explore and analyze four main types of ancient Greek governments with this two-page world history worksheet!

In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.

Your fifth grader can see how well he knows the ten amendments by matching the amendments with their descriptions. He'll have all ten memorized in no time!

Learn all about the role of the legislative branch of the federal government with this graphic organizer!

Learn about the Bill of Rights by Illustrating them!

Test your scholar’s knowledge of our government system with a fill in the blanks diagram. Use the graphic organizer to reflect on the three main branches of government, and the parts that make up each branch.

Have students show what they know about the United States Constitution with this fun crossword puzzle!

Research the role of the executive branch of the federal government with this social studies graphic organizer! 

Learn about the foundational process of American democracy in this essential worksheet!

Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!

Students learn about the judicial branch of the U.S. government and explore 10 key facts about the Supreme Court in this engaging civics worksheet!

Your young learner will discover the basics of local government with this worksheet all about municipalities.

Students learn about the legislative branch of the U.S. government and explore key facts about the two chambers of Congress in this engaging civics worksheet!

Help your student learn the government principle of checks and balances with this worksheet. He'll learn key terms with a word search puzzle and a quick quiz.

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

Children put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test with this simple quiz!

Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.

Incorporate spelling practice into your Presidents' Day celebrations with this festive word search activity!

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Invite students to show off their knowledge of election-related key terms with this patriotic matching activity!

Explore the structure, intent, and ramifications of the Articles of Confederation with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Introduce learners to the life and first presidential term of Donald Trump with this fact sheet.

Encourage children to reflect on the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this multi-page worksheet.

Enjoy spelling practice alongside your Presidents' Day celebrations with this fun word search activity!

Take a fun approach to learning about the Bill of Rights! Find the words relating to the Bill of Rights in this word search exercise.