Civics and Government Daily Grade 2

Check all the situations that promote the common good of a community.

• The city council votes to add a stop sign where students cross the street to get to school.

• A man refuses to meet with his neighbors about the garbage he has in his yard.

• A group of citizens collects toys to give to needy children.

• A committee meets to discuss building a new park.

• A group of students cleans up trash around their school.

All of the following are ways you can participate in our government, EXCEPT ________.

• Staying informed

• Volunteering

• Communicating with public officials

• Not voting

Use the picture to answer the following question.

Which of the following BEST describes what the citizens in the passage are doing?

• working together to talk to government officials and help solve a state problem

• getting to know one another and working together to solve a community problem

• working together to talk to Congress and help solve a national problem

• getting more information about a new program and trying to solve a county problem

Use the picture to answer the question.

Which civic duty best fits the information?

• Giving one’s time by volunteering

• Respecting the property of others

• Serving on a jury

• Voting in an election

Which branch of the national government is headed by the United States Supreme Court?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Local Branch

• Judicial Branch

Check all of the following which are requirements to vote.

• You must be at least 18 years old by election day.

• You must have volunteered for the government.

• You must not have been convicted of a felony (a serious crime).

• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Why are the three branches of our government kept separate?

• to make sure the president has all the power

• to make sure that no branch has more control

• to give one branch more power over the others

• to provide citizens with public services

Which job is a part of the federal executive branch of government?

• president

• senator

• mayor

• governor

What type of laws should the Federal government pass to protect the rights of people and to help those in need?

• Laws that benefit the rich and powerful

• Laws that don’t allow people to vote

• Laws that promote the common good

• Laws that give power to the people in charge

Which job is a part of the state executive branch of government?

• president

• governor

• senator

• mayor