Social Studies - Lesson 14 Quiz

A candidate is someone who...

• talks to people.
• wants to be elected.
• wants a prize.
• picks up litter.

A(n)  __________  is a type of government in which the citizens elect their leaders.

• school
• ballot
• register
• republic

Towns and cities talk about important decisions at...

• PTA meetings
• parent conferences.
• public meetings.
• scout meetings.

Every citizen can vote. This is an example of a(n)  ________  _________  .

• school rule
• public meeting
• public responsibility
• civil right

Why do people have peaceful demonstrations?

• to let other people know about a problem
• to get snacks
• to cause harm to people and property
• to let people know they are mad

A citizen can  _________  to vote.

• plan
• forget
• yell
• register

Why do community leaders hold public meetings?

• to tell people what to do
• they like noise
• to meet people
• to learn what people think

An event is  _________  if it is done without hurting others or their property.

• scary
• harmful
• peaceful
• loud

Why might people stand in line at a public meeting?

• they like looking at hair
• to have a turn to speak
• they think there is a free gift
• to get lunch

People vote by marking a  _________  , or a form used during elections.

• ballot
• math test
• whiteboard
• Constitution