Unit 1 Review

When it comes to the Rule of Law...

• the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and no one is above the law.

• The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and the Supreme Court upholds the Constitution.

• the Supreme Court is the supreme law of the land and no one is above the law.

• the Bill of Rights is the supreme law of the land and immigrants are not accountable for violating it.

Which of the following is an obligation of citizenship?

(Check all that apply)

• being informed about issues

• volunteering for public service

• voting in elections

• paying taxes

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens stopped fulfilling their citizenship responsibilities?

• People could lose their individual rights and freedoms because nothing was getting done to help protect them.

• People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.

• People would benefit from strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.

• People would find that society was able to look after itself without the help of civic participation.

Which of the following is a legal obligation of US citizenship?

(Check all that apply)

• to reside in the US

• to save money for retirement

• to vote in presidential elections

• to serve on a jury when summoned

Clean water, police protection, and paved streets are all privileges enjoyed by American citizens. What requirement must be met in order for these services to continue?

• citizens must pay taxes

• citizens must vote

• citizens must attend school

• citizens must volunteer

Democratic elections, trials by jury, and citizen referendums on laws are important principles of government. To work as they should, they all depend on . . .

• educated and informed citizens.

• a large and powerful country.

• three branches of government.

• a government with a democratic form of government.

Jury duty is a legal responsibility that adult citizens are normally required to do. What is the primary reason for requiring jury duty?

• to guarantee a fair trial

• to instill patriotism

• to keep a record of the population

• to allow the use of free speech

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

• planning a neighborhood recycling program

• participating in a neighborhood party

• completing homework on time

• visiting public libraries

Activities citizens must do are called . . .

• rights.

• responsibilities.

• obligations.

• common good.

Activities citizens should do are called . . .

• rights.

• responsibilities.

• obligations.

• petitions.