Civics Quiz

Which of the following best defines civics?

• The study of rights and duties of citizenship

• A small economical car made by Honda

• A study of the use of the political process

• A study of historical places

Civic Participation is working for the common good.

• True

• False

All citizens have some responsibilities to their communities. Clara Driscoll was one such individual. She saw it was her responsibility to work towards the preservation of what famous Texas Revolution landmark?

• The San Jacinto Monument

• The Alamo

• The famous "Come and Take it!" flag.

• The Astrodome in Houston

Adina de Zavala was another Texan with a strong belief in Civic Participation. She led campaigns to place historical markers on many landmarks. Which of the following was one such landmark she worked to have recognized?

• The Spanish Governor's Mansion in San Antonio

• The Pyramids of Egypt

• The French fort founded by La Salle in East Texas

• The first MacDonald's founded in Texas

Which of the following was the first African American woman from the South to ever serve in the United States Congress?

• Ann Richards

• Clara Driscoll

• Barbara Jordan

• Adina de Zavala

Select ALL qualities of leadership that are listed below.

• Wealthy

• Self-sacrificing

• Intelligent

• Wise

Students have responsibilities in school just as adults have responsibilities in their communities.

• True

• False