Unit 6 Review

Which of these is a purpose of a constitution?

• to limit people's rights

• to create the laws of a government

• to give money to the king

• to encourage people to vote

Where was the origin of the idea of popular sovereignty--the idea that the people are the source of the government's power?

• England

• France

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

What is the basic, common way of participating in government?

• having a bumper sticker

• taking part in protests

• voting

• writing to public officials

Why did James Madison write the amendments that became the Bill of Rights?

• He had always thought the constitution needed these additions.

• He had promised to add the amendments.

• He hoped to pattern the constitution after British government.

• He wanted to do a favor for George Mason.

Choose 3 examples of going beyond basic responsibilities.

• voting

• volunteering

• initiating changes in public policy

• becoming public officials

True or False: A good citizen can respect and obey laws to meet civic duties.

• True

• False

True or False: A good citizen can pay taxes to meet civic duties.

• True

• False

True or False: A good citizen should not serve on jury duty to meet civic duties.

• True

• False

True or False: A good citizen should vote to meet civic duties.

• True

• False

True or False: A good citizen should contact government leaders to meet civic duties.

• True

• False