EAGLE Assessment - Citizenship

EAGLE Assessment - Citizenship

Multiple Choice

Rules and laws are both made to make sure people are treated fairly as shown in Source 1. Who has the authority to make laws?

• families

• people or groups

• governments

• schools or businessess

What is the difference between rules and laws?

Who makes laws?

Give an example of a rule?

Who made that rule?

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Multiple Choice

A teacher has explained to the class to raise their hand before they get up from their seat. Why would this be considered a rule rather than a law?

• It is meant to keep everyone safe.

• The teacher created it for her own classroom.

• The government created it for all students.

• There are consequences for not following the rule.

Use Source 2, name a civic responsibility.

Why is it important for a citizen to participate in these civic responsibilities?

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Multiple Choice

Using Source 2, what is the best reason a citizen should fulfill their civic responsibilities?

• to be well liked and have friends

• to be allowed to keep living in the country

• to help create a better place to live

• to earn more money

• What branch of government enforces the laws?

• What branch of government makes the laws?

• What branch of government decides if laws are fair?

• Is there any branch of government that has more power than the others?

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Branches of Government

Multiple Choice

If a citizen has an idea for a new law, who would they contact as seen in Source 3?

• the President

• the State Senator

• the court judge

• their neighbor

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government is responsible for creating the new laws as seen in Source 3?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Congressional Branch

Multiple Choice

Ms. Martinez, as shown in Source 4, has an idea to help protect people in her community. Which of the following actions can Ms. Martinez take as a citizen to help her town?

• donate more police uniforms

• start a neighborhood watch program

• build speed bumps on roads

• donate bike helmets to children

Multiple Choice

Who would Ms. Martinez contact to take action and get more police officers in her town.

• the President

• her local elected official

• her neighbor

• Congress

Can citizens make their state a better place to live?

How?

What civic responsibilities can be fulfilled to make their state a better place to live?

How is participating in civic responsibilities a benefit?

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Open Ended

Based on what you know about the rights and responsibilities of a citizen, explain how citizens can make their state a better place to live.