Module 1 Reivew

Which of the following is not included in the study of civics?

• ways to become an activist

• ways to become an accountant

• what it takes to be a good citizen

• the importance of social engagement

Answer explanation

The study of civics includes understanding ways to become an activist, what it takes to be a good citizen, and the importance of social engagement. These are all related to the functioning of society and the role of citizens within it. However, ways to become an accountant, which is more related to finance and business, is not typically included in the study of civics.

Which of the following is not an example of civic participation?

• volunteering at a campaign office

• voting

• serving in the military

• filling out a student loan application

Answer explanation

Civic participation involves activities where citizens participate in the political process or work for the common good. Examples include volunteering at a campaign office, voting, and serving in the military. Filling out a student loan application, however, is a personal activity and not an act of civic participation.

Which of the following is not a reason civics is important?

• It teaches you the purpose of government

• It teaches you how to avoid paying taxes

• It teaches you how to influence government

• It trains you to participate in society

Answer explanation

The question asks for the option that is not a reason why civics is important. The correct answer is 'It teaches you how to avoid paying taxes'. This is because civics education is about understanding the role and purpose of government, learning how to influence government, and being trained to participate in society. It does not teach tax evasion, which is illegal.

Which of the following aspects of voting in the United States has not changed since the country was founded?

• women's voting rights

• African American voting rights

• the voting age

• the ability to choose who is in charge of the government

Answer explanation

The aspect of voting in the United States that has not changed since the country was founded is the ability to choose who is in charge of the government. Women's voting rights, African American voting rights, and the voting age have all undergone significant changes since the founding of the country.

Which of the following is not an example of good citizenship?

• A mother providing financially for her family

• A person researching key issues and stating their opinions on the matter

• A person removing a foreign flag from their neighbor's porch and replacing it with an American flag

• a person shutting off the water faucet when washing dishes

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'A person removing a foreign flag from their neighbor's porch and replacing it with an American flag'. This is not an example of good citizenship because it involves disrespecting someone's personal property and their right to express their cultural or national identity. Good citizenship respects diversity and the rights of others.

Which of the following is not a way you can effect change through good citizenship?

• writing your representative

• exercising your right to not vote

• attending a town hall meeting

• joining a local community group

Answer explanation

The question asks which action does not contribute to change through good citizenship. While writing your representative, attending town hall meetings, and joining local community groups are all active ways to effect change, choosing not to vote is generally not seen as a productive way to effect change. Therefore, the correct answer is 'exercising your right to not vote'.

Which of the following is not a democratic value of the Constitution of the United States?

• All people are equal

• to preserve order, many restrictions are placed on how people live their lives

• THe government is run by the people

• No one can take away another person's rights

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'to preserve order, many restrictions are placed on how people live their lives'. This statement is not a democratic value of the U.S. Constitution. Democratic values include equality, government by the people, and protection of individual rights. The idea of imposing many restrictions on people's lives contradicts the principle of individual freedom, which is a key democratic value.

Which of the following amendments abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Answer explanation

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. It was passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, by the House on January 31, 1865, and adopted on December 6, 1865. It is the correct answer to the question as it directly relates to the abolition of slavery.

Which of the following is not something a person could do democratically if they felt equality, liberty, or justice was compromised?

• voting

• breaking the law to have your voice heard

• protesting peacefully

• running for political office

Answer explanation

The question asks about democratic actions one can take when they feel equality, liberty, or justice is compromised. While voting, protesting peacefully, and running for political office are all democratic actions, breaking the law to have your voice heard is not. Democracy is based on rule of law, and breaking the law contradicts this principle.

Why did the Pilgrims and the Puritans come to the The World?

• to escape diseases

• to escape religious persecution

• in search of industrial jobs

• to be forced into slavery

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims and the Puritans came to the New World primarily to escape religious persecution in their home countries. They were seeking a place where they could freely practice their religious beliefs without fear of punishment or discrimination. This is why the option 'to escape religious persecution' is the correct answer to the question.