Citizens' Rights 5th Grade- Georgia Standards

What is the best definition of a citizen? (SS5CG1a)

• a person who helps others

• a person who is not protected by the government

• a person who has no rights according to the United States Constitution

• a person who is protected under the United States Constitution

Which is the best definition of a "citizen's right? (SS5CG1a)

• a type of choice

• a freedom that is protected

• a law

• a responsibility

Which is the best definition of a responsibility? (SS5CG1a)

• a duty to help society

• a law

• a judge

• due process

_________ is money used to maintain an orderly society of the benefit of all citizens? (SS5CG1a)

• Taxes

• Jury

• Fines and fees

• Due Process

The list below describes which of the following?

Freedom of Expression

Fair, timely jury

Freedom of Religion

• Responsibilities

• Rights

• Jury Duty

• Military Services

Which is missing from the list below?

Obey All Laws

Pay Taxes

Participate in democratic process

Support & Defend the U.S. Constitution

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• Pursue life, liberty, and happiness

• Serve on a jury

• run for elected office

• Vote for elected officials

Situation: Your taxes are due and you are very upset that you have to pay so much money. You decide to pay your taxes anyway because ---------------------

• Your civil rights are being violated

• you are fulfilling your civic duties

• you are obeying the 24th ammendment

• you are obeying the 15th ammendment

Mr. Woo has been arrested. His lawyer argues before a judge that he has not been given a fair and timely trial. What is happening if Mr. Woo wasn't given a fair and timely trial?

• his civil rights are being violated

• he is not obeying the 1st ammendment

• he and his lawyer are fulfilling their civic responsibility

• He and his lawyer are making up excuses.

Which document protects the rights of citizens in the United States?

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Judicial System

Who drafted the Bill Of Rights?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Herbert Hoover

• Donald Trump