Module 6 Assessment Review

Which of the following is a civic duty and is legally required for American citizens?

• Volunteering

• Voting

• Paying taxes

• Running for office

 A non-citizen can become a U.S. citizen through a process called                       ______________.

• Registering to vote

• Obtaining a permanent resident card

• Registering with the Selective Service

• Naturalization

Things a citizen should do but aren't required to do, such as volunteering, is                       known as a civic ________________________.

• Responsibility

• Right

• Duty

• Requirement

In which type of government can citizens be sentenced to hard labor for their crimes?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

In which type of government would citizens not have the right to speak their                       negative opinions about the government?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Which statement about a party platform is correct?

• It is a statement that outlines the party's views on issues

• It is determined by the primary election

• It is a place where political candidates make speeches

• It is held after the general election

Which party would most likely support higher taxes and more government funding for government programs?

• Republican

• Green

• Constitution

• Democratic

Which party would most likely support limiting the power of the federal government and lower taxes?

• Democratic

• Green

• Republican

• Constitution

What is one advantage of America’s two-party system?

• One party will always control the government.

• The two parties represent opposing views, making it easier for voters to choose.

• There are a lot of choices for voters.

• Both sides will always compromise.

To make sure that they do not lose votes, America’s two major parties may adopt the ideas of:

• Third parties

• Propaganda

• Local Acts

• Planks