Civics 101

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.

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It helps businesses find and train new employees
• It addresses local needs and serves the public good
• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
• It removes the national government's duty to improve society

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

• states' rights
• freedom of religion
• freedom of the press
• separation of powers

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

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

The first 10 Amendments in the US Constitution are known as the ______________________.

• Halifax Resolves
• Bill of Rights
• Jim Crow laws
• Suffrage Amendments

The _______Amendment to the US Constitution expanded the definition to include anyone that was born in the United States.

• 13th
• 14th
• 15th
• 19th

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 its power come from?

• the president
• the people
• the legislators
• the courts

What is one requirement in order to become a citizen  of the United States?

• Be related to a US citizen.
• Be able to pass a citizenship test
• Be able to pass a health exam
• Be prepare to join the military