Civics Final

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It helps businesses find and train new employees
• It addresses local needs and serves the public good
• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
• It removes the national government's duty to improve society

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

• states' rights
• freedom of religion
• freedom of the press
• separation of powers

In a democracy where does its power come from?

• the president
• the people
• the legislators
• the courts

Libel refers to:

• publishing information that harms an individual's reputation

• the fact that the government prohibits the establishment of an official state religion

• a campaign ad designed to support a controversial candidate by offering false statements about his or her accomplishments

• a president who no longer has a popular mandate to carry out his or her policy goals