U3C7L1 Civic Duties and Responsibilities

T or F: In our nation, all citizen involvement in the functions of government is voluntary.

• True

• False

Voter participation is highest in __________.

• congressional races

• presidential elections

• states with online voting

• states with voter ID requirements

Being informed means you __________.

• knowing your rights, search out facts, not just opinions

• have an opinion about important issues

• trust one source for your information

• will always make the right decisions about important issues

Failure to register for the Selective Service can result in a __________.

• maximum fine of $250,000

• maximum of five years in jail

• maximum fine of $250,000 and/or five years in jail

• maximum fine of $250 and/or five months in jail

T or F: All U.S. citizens, who are not convicted felons, are considered equal and entitled to be treated the same under the law.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of community volunteering?

• You gain skills and experience that could help you in the future.

• You fulfill civic responsibilities by contributing to the common good.

• You earn money for college.

• You learn more about yourself and others.

T or F: More than one-quarter of Americans volunteer their time.

• True

• False

More than __________ JROTC Cadets nationwide are actively involved with community service projects.

• 300,000

• 400,000

• 500,000

• 600,000

__________ means relating to citizenship or being a citizen of a community.

• Civic

• Civil

• Civilian

The act of intentionally breaking a law as a form of protest is called __________.

• a crime

• a misdemeanor

• a felony

• civil disobedience