Unit 4 Review: Intro to Civics

What is the best definition of Civics?

• the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
• the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.
• the study of the rights and duties of media.
• the study of the rights and duties of warfare.

Every American citizen gets to enjoy the rights guaranteed by the ______________________.

• Declaration of Independence
• U.S. Constitution
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Articles of Confederation

Which is not an example of a civic responsibility?

• paying taxes
• going to church
• obeying the law
• serving on juries

Voting is______________________ responsibility in a democratic government.

• an encouraged
• a mandatory
• a nonessential
• an unimportant

In a democracy where does the government's power come from?

• the president

• the people

• the legislators

• the courts

Voting allows decisions to be made based on:

• What a few people want
• The needs of a small minority
• The opinion of the majority
• What the President thinks best

What might happen if you decide not to vote?

• The government will force you to go and vote.
• You will be fined and face possible jail time.
• You'll give up your say in how government is run.
• Your citizenship will be taken away for one year.

Name the three branches of government in the United Steates

• Federal, State, and Local
• Legislate, Congress, President
• Legislative, Cops, Military
• Legislative, Judicial, Executive

What is a community member who owes loyalty to a government and in turn promised protection?

• Elected official

• President

• Citizen

• Civilian

Which of the following is a DUTY of U.S. citizens (things they MUST do)?

• Vote

• Be informed of events

• Serve in court

• Participate in the community