Citizenship Quiz

What is the ultimate source of government authority in a representative democracy?

• Elections

• Laws

• Citizens

• Constitution

What is the minimum age until which citizens have to attend school?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 20

What is the purpose of paying taxes?

• To fund public schools

• To maintain national security

• To provide police and fire protection

• All of the above

When was the last time the United States had a draft?

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Gulf War

What is the service called when citizens are required to serve on a jury?

• Draft

• Voting

• Jury duty

• Appearing in court

What is the most important duty of American citizenship?

• Obeying the law

• Attending school

• Paying taxes

• Serving in the armed forces

What is the responsibility of citizens in a representative government?

• Voting

• Being informed

• Taking part in government

• All of the above

How can U.S. citizens contribute to society?

• By voting

• By being informed

• By helping the community

• All of the above

How does citizenship in nonrepresentative governments differ from citizenship in representative governments?

• Nonrepresentative governments have unlimited government power

• Nonrepresentative governments have few rights for citizens

• Nonrepresentative governments do not guarantee freedom of speech

• All of the above

What is an example of a nonrepresentative government?

• United States

• Germany

• Iran

• France