Unit 5 Pre-test

Front

Which of the following are considered voluntary civic duties? Voting, volunteering, participating in community service., Attending mandatory school meetings, Following traffic laws, Paying taxes

Back

Voting, volunteering, participating in community service.

Front

Whi do special interest groups hire to persuade government officials on their behalf?

Back

Lobbyists

Front

Where does most of the real work happen in Congress?

Back

In committees

Front

What type of civic duty is working in a kitchen to feed the needy?

Back

Voluntary/Community service.

Front

What is the Selective Service?

Back

The Selective Service is a system for registering individuals for potential military conscription (draft) in the U.S.

Front

Who must sign up for the Selective Service?

Back

Males aged 18 to 25 must sign up for the Selective Service.

Front

True or False: An 18-year-old male who uses a wheelchair has to sign up for Selective Service.

Back

True

Front

Olaf, a computer technician just emigrated from Estonia. Does he have to register for the Selective Service?

Back

Yes, but only if he is between the age of 18-25.

Front

What is one benefit of the committee structure in Congress?

Back

It creates efficiency, which due to the large number of bills, is needed.

Front

What is another term for conscription?

Back

The draft