American Civics-Chapter 1 We the People

Equality, liberty, and justice are basic American ____.

• civics

• values

• opinions

• differences

A ______ are duties to other people, the government, or society such as serving jury duty.

• right

• responsibility

• liberty

• opportunity

A ____ is a privilege or a claim to something. Freedom of speech is an example of this privilege.

• responsibility

• right

• quality

• service

Paying taxes, following park ordinances and not having phones in the hallway are all ____________________.

• rights

• responsibilities

Respecting others, taking out the trash and going to school are all ______________________.

• rights

• responsibilities

Free education, riding your bike and freedom to practice religion are all ______________________.

• rights

• responsibilities

Equality under the law, running for an elected position and watching tv are all ___________________.

• rights

• responsibilities

What are the 3 levels of government?

• national, city, and capital

• local, state, and national

• state, city, and nation

• school board, township, state

Study of citizenship and government what it means to be a citizen.

• civics

• citizenship

• nationalization

• democracy

Which one of these characteristics is NOT being an effective citizen?

• taking an active role in government

• respect the rights and property of others

• respecting individual differences and points of view

• None of the above