Civics Unit 8: Citizenship and Civic Participation

Which of the following is NOT a RESPSONSIBILITY of U.S. citizens?

• Serving on a jury

• Attending civic meetings

• Voting in elections

• Staying informed on important issues

Which of the following is NOT an OBLIGATION of U.S. citizens?

• Paying taxes

• Registering for the Selective Service

• Serving on a jury

• Voting in election

What is the main difference between a citizens obligations and their responsibilities?

• An obligation is something a citizen MUST do and a responsibility is something they SHOULD do.

• An obligation is something a citizen SHOULD do and a responsibility is something they MUST do.

• Nothing; citizens must do both and can be punished if they do not.

• Responsibilities of U.S. citizens are not important and can be ignored

Why is it important that all U.S. citizens do their civic responsibilities?

• It says so in the Constitution

• Because the U.S. is a Democracy and for a Democracy to work citizens have to participate in government.

• They can be arrested or fined if they do not do them.

• It is not important, that is why it is optional.

How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?

• Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.

• Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats.

• Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

• Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.

What protects citizens from being punished for an act that only became a crime after the act was committed?

• The right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus

• The unenumerated rights in the Ninth Amendment

• The Constitution’s prohibition of ex post facto laws

• The powers reserved to citizens by the Tenth Amendment

Which describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

• To raise campaign funds for political parties

• To influence public decision-making for the common good

• To influence members of Congress on issues important to their interest group

• To advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns

Below is a list of qualifications someone must meet in order to become a naturalized citizens of the United States.

-Take and pass a citizenship test

-Speak English

-Pledge their allegiance to the U.S.

-Be of good moral character (includes entering U.S. legally)

Which option is missing from the list?

• Must live in the United States for the past five years.

• Must make over $20,000 in income.

• Must have a good history of paying their taxes on time.

• Must have family members that are U.S. citizens.

Which of the political parties listed believes in MINIMAL interference from the government? *Emphasizes individual freedoms and rights above all.

• Socialist

• Communist

• Green

• Libertarian

What is a Party Platform?

• Where a candidate stands to give speeches.

• A description of the political party's views on issues and policy goals.

• Type of campaigning done during a primary election.

• Type of advertisement a candidate does during the election.