Our Role in Government

Education and participation are examples of ___________.

• political parties

• democratic responsibilities

• interest group

• civic value

The Sierra Club works to protect the environment. It is an example of a(n) ___________________,

• civic value

• political parties

• interest group

• democratic responsibilities

Democrats and Republicans are the two major _____________ of the United States.

• civic values

• political parties

• democratic responsibilities

• interest group

Patriotism is an example of a (n) ___________________.

• civic value

• democratic responsibilities

• interest group

• political parties

The laws of the United States make sure that people

• do what the president says.

• are treated equally under the law.

• can do what ever they want to.

• have different rights than others.

Why do we have rules and laws?

• to protect us from other people

• to protect us from hurting ourselves

• to prevent businesses from hurting us

• all of these are correct

Which of the following is a part of a constitutional republic?

• Laws are written by a king.

• People vote for representatives.

• People must obey the president.

• People cannot affect the government.

Which of the following is NOT a way that you can educate yourself about government?

• watching the news

• reading a newspaper

• studying the Constitutional Amendments

• playing games on the Internet

People participate in government by ______________.

• working in stores.

• voting in an election.

• doing chores.

• being polite to others.

Joining a union is one way in which people __________.

• vote for laws.

• show patriotism.

• work together.

• act with civility.