Role of Citizens

Which of the following is a responsibility of citizens before they vote in an election?

• owning property

• being a member of a church

• being informed on the issues

• graduating from college

The most important way for an individual to take part in the democratic process is by

• donating money.

• writing letters.

• voting.

• protesting.

United States citizens can vote in elections when they turn

• 18 years old.

• 25 years old.

• 16 years old.

• 21 years old.

There are elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government. These elected officials are responsible for representing the views of

• the president.

• themselves.

• the people.

• the press.

Which of the following would be the best way for a U.S. citizen to be involved in government along with other people who share the same beliefs?

• go to the library

• join a political party

• join a church

• go to college

What should citizens do if they are not happy with one of their senators representing them in Washington, D.C.?

• They should spread lies and rumors about the senator.

• They should vote for someone else in the next election.

• They should use violence in order to get their way.

• They should stop paying their taxes in protest.

Timothy just turned 18. The only way he can make sure that he will be able to vote in the next election is to

• donate money.

• protest a candidate.

• register to vote.

• participate in a campaign.

Which of these people is participating in government?

• Chris teaches at an elementary school.

• Jane volunteers at a homeless shelter

• Mary goes to the library every week.

• Bob serves as the mayor of his town.

All citizens in the United States have the right to vote once they turn 18. This right is guaranteed by

• state legislatures.

• state governors.

• the U.S. Constitution.

• the House of Representatives.

Marika wants to take part in the democratic process. One way she can take part is by

• volunteering at the food bank.

• tutoring at her local elementary school.

• writing letters to her state representative.

• teaching a class in how to save money.