Civics Lesson 1-3 Test Preparation

Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving in court, and ___________ are duties of American citizens.

• attending school

• attending church

• volunteering

• voting

Taxes provide ________ of the money government needs to keep running.

• a small amount

• all

• most

• none

Since 1973, only volunteers have served in the United States armed forces.

• True

• False

Citizens have a duty to serve in court on a jury if called.

• True

• False

__________________ is a responsibility of a citizen.

• Spending money

• Saving money

• Running for office

• Staying informed

If United States government officials perform in an irresponsible manner, citizens are powerless to change leaders.

• True

• False

Which of the following Is an example of contributing to the common good?

• advertising a physical therapy practice in the local newspaper

• spending an afternoon working in a private garden

• donating food to a food pantry for the poor

• writing an editorial arguing for taxpayer funding of a sports stadium

Volunteerism involves giving __________ to others without receiving payment.

• orders

• money

• time and services

• responsibilities

Which group works primarily on issues of education, public safety, health, and the environment?

• Senior Corps

• Boys and Girls Clubs

• Habitat for Humanity

• AmeriCorps

The U.S. government has ___________ of support for volunteerism.

• a poor record

• a negative view

• a long history

• no history