Quiz: Ch. 1 L. 1 - What is Civics, Citizenship?

Civics is the study of...

• what it means to be a citizen

• the rights citizens

• the duties of citizens

• all of the given

True or False: Citizens have rights and responsibilities that differ from country to country

• True

• False

True or False: Some countries require "conscription," or some military service from their citizens

• True

• False

The idea that governments exist to protect the rights of the people, and the people should respect the decisions of government.

• social contract

• government contract

• patriotism

• none of the given

Which of the following are you a citizen of?

• local communities

• your country

• your state

• all of the given

Fill in the blank: Education, defense, and infrastructure are examples of _________________ that government provides

• services

• rights

• responsibilities

• benefits

Which of the following IS NOT one of the 3 basic values of the United States?

• Equality

• Liberty

• Justice

• Patriotism

Your rights as an US citizen are GUARANTEED and PROTECTED by the...

• US Constitution

• President of the US

• Court System

• Federal Government

The most important civic responsibility you have as a US citizen is...

• voting

• recycling

• watching the news

• running for office

True or False: The US Government gets its power from us, the citizens of the US

• True

• False