Civics and Government - 8th Grade

Civics is the study of the

• rights and duties of citizens

• structure of laws

• history of government

• US Constitution

Due process means that the government must treat all people by certain procedures established by the law and the Constitution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Neither

• Both

Which of the following is a basic freedom of citizens that is outlined in the First Amendment?

• the right to bear arms

• the right to vote

• the right to a free press

• the right to free health care

A federal system is a type of government in which power is controlled by the state and local governments, not the national government.

• True

• False

• Neither

• Both

Which of the following is a power given to the national government?

• conduct local elections

• establish schools

• coin money

• regulate marriages

The two forms of democracy are direct and representative.

• False

• True

• Neither

• ??

Which of the following is a duty (obligation) of every American?

• participate in government

• pay taxes

• volunteer in the community

• invest in government bonds

Which of the following are responsibilities, things that citizens should do to benefit the common good?

• Go to school until 16 years old

• Obey the law

• Attend civic meetings

• Pay taxes

One of the core beliefs that Americans share is _______________.

• respect for the rights of each individual

• respect for the power of investments

• belief in capitalism as the best form of government

• awareness that each citizen's powers are limited

Which amendment defines who is a citizen?

• 12th

• 15th

• 14th

• 24th