Civic Engagement

A _______________________is a government by the people and for the people.

• democracy

• communist

• monarchy

• none of the answers

Participating in election process, obeying the law, and paying taxes are all________________________________of US citizens.

• rules

• laws

• rights

• responsibilities

People that run for offices like President, Senate, House of Representatives, etc. are called ______________

• candidates

• boards

• superintendents

• blue collar workers

As a citizen, you can participate in government by

• running for public office

• voting in an election

• paying taxes

• all of the above

A cornerstone of democracy is the willingness to go along with the choice of the majority.

• True

• False

To refuse to accept the will of the people, is to be in direct violation of democracy.

• True

• False

The government uses tax money to pay for .....

• public roads

• schools, military

• grocery stores

• public roads, schools and military

The first step toward actively participating in the election process is:

• running for office

• registering to vote

• voting in a general election

• voting in a primary election

Which is a responsibility of a citizen in a state?

• having children

• Voting for governor

• Respecting friends

• Supporting local business