Unit 6 Lesson 5 Quiz

Which one on these is a responsibility of being a citizen? (p 230)

• learning to drive

• ignoring elections

• obeying the law

• walking to school or work

What is a basic, common way of participating in government? (p 231)

• having a bumber sticker

• voting

• taking part in protests

• writing to public officials

What is a difference in how people participated in politics in colonial times compared to today? (p 232-233)

• Colonists were much better informed on issues than people are now.

• In colonial times, people had more free time to take part in politics.

• More people could vote now then could then,

• Today people stage more protests and marches than was the case then.

What are 2 examples of going beyond basic civic responsibilities? (p 231)

• volunteering; helping a political campaign

• running for office; learning to drive

• ignoring elections; working to change laws

• volunteering; walking to school

A _____ is a duty, like the duty citizens have to serve on a jury if called. (p 229)

• politics

• responsibility

• jury

• lawyer

Choosing leaders is part of ______, and good citizens become informed before they take part in this process. (p 230)

• jury

• responsibility

• politics

• lawer

You must be 18 years old to volunteer to help your community.

• True

• False

What ways can citizens participate in the political process? (p 230)

• Write emails or letters to their government leaders.

• Complain to their neighbors

• Ignore elections

• Sing songs from the musical, Hamilton over and over again.

Do all citizens of the United States have civic responsibilities?

• No way!

• You betcha!

What does the Bill of Rights guarantee all citizens? (p 229)

• the right to participate in politics

• the right to drive a car.

• the right to a trial by jury

• the right to have recess every day