Chapter 5- Lesson 1 Social Studies Quiz

Someone who improves the community and helps others is called a:

• volunteer

• deed

• voter

• citizen

Which of the following is an example of being a good citizen?

• littering in the community garden

• reading in your bedroom

• helping to carry a neighbor’s groceries

• flying a kite

In the United States, what is one of the MOST important rights that citizens have?

• to live alone

• to have friends

• to pay taxes

• to vote

What is the study of the rights and duties of citizens called?

• civics

• voting

• deeds

• volunteering

What would happen in a classroom that had no rules about raising hands?

• The classroom would be very quiet.

• The classroom would not be neat and clean.

• The classroom would be less organized and loud.

• The classroom would be safe.

A change or addition to the constitution is called an:

• amendment

• vote

• right

• responsibility

What is the BEST rule to follow when you have something to say in the classroom?

• Shout out your answer.

• Walk up to the teacher.

• Tell someone next to you.

• Raise your hand.

How much money does a volunteer usually earn per hour?

• They don't make money, they volunteer for free.

• $10

• $15

• $20

Which of the following is the BEST example of a good deed?

• waiting in line in the school lunchroom

• helping an elderly neighbor carry groceries

• making lemonade and selling it to your friends

• walking in the hallway at school instead of running

At what age can citizens vote for community leaders?

• 17

• 18

• 21

• 25