EOC Prep - Civic Responsibilities

Which statement BEST describes a person's political socialization?

• It takes place between the ages of 5 and 13 years.

• It takes place through planned politically-oriented activities.

• It is accomplished primarily through images presented in the media.

• It is a process that takes place at all times in all places in a person's life.

How is a civic action such as voting different from serving on a jury?

• Voting is more important to democracy than jury duty.

• All citizens can vote, but only some are qualified for jury duty.

• Jury service is considered a civic duty while voting is a responsibility.

• U.S. democracy cannot function without voters, but can exist without juries.

Which of these BEST completes the chart?

• protection for the accused

• bearing and keeping arms

• freedom of the press

• serving on juries

What is NOT a civic responsibility?

• owning property

• obeying the laws

• serving on a jury

• voting in elections

A student political group is holding a party at a student's home. Police arrived and shut down the club. Which of these would have been a valid reason for shutting down the party?

• The residents disagree with the party's values.

• The government prevents the political party from holding rallies.

• A resident complained that the political group promoted un-American ideas.

• The event was loud, and the noise caused neighbors to complain to police.

Mr. Castillo is fulfilling a

• civil right.

• civic responsibility.

• Sixth Amendment right.

• First Amendment right.

Which responsibility applies ONLY to men?

• paying taxes

• obeying laws

• serving as a witness in a jury

• registering for Selective Service

The best definition for the word "civic responsibility" is

• putting tradition over laws.

• putting convenience above principle.

• duties of people within a nation or community.

• duties of people against a community or nation.

The Norman Rockwell painting from 1943 was meant to remind people that in order to protect religious freedom

• people need to pay an increased percentage of income tax.

• support for the war against the Axis Powers was necessary.

• we must worship with people of different ethnic backgrounds.

• all people needed to follow the religious laws of the Christian church.

What is the difference between a civic responsibility and a civic duty?

• Failure to fulfill a responsibility can lead to arrest.

• Citizens under the age of 18 are not allowed to perform duties.

• Duties are required by the federal government and not the state.

• A responsibility is an obligation that citizens fulfill voluntarily.