Texans Making a Difference

The method of selecting/interacting with political candidates and leaders is called __________ __________.

• civic affairs

• political process

• election

• culture

Issues related to being an involved citizen in the community is called __________ __________.

• civic affairs

• political process

• election

• culture

An event held to allow citizens to vote for leaders is called an __________.

• civic affairs

• culture

• political process

• election

The behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular group is ___________.

• culture

• civic affairs

• political process

• election

Which cultural celebration commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army in 1862?

• Christmas

• Oktoberfest

• Strawberry Festival

• Cinco de Mayo

Who was the first African American to serve in the state senate and first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?

• Ann Richards

• Barbara Jordan

• Bessie Coleman

• Michelle Obama

The amazing Bessie Coleman was the first female African American _________?

• singer

• pilot

• soldier

• teacher

Texas has leaders that help run our cities, state, and even our country. Who runs each local city?

• president

• governor

• mayor

• senator

What qualities should we make sure a good leader has?

• intelligent

• courageous

• culturally aware

• all of the above

Scientific discoveries have benefited the people of Texas greatly.

• true

• false