Civics review

Which statement best reflects a duty rather than a responsibility of citizenship?

• Citizens must always obey the law.

• Citizens are free to work wherever they want.

• Citizens should volunteer in their communities.

• Citizens should respect others' religions.

Which statement best reflects a responsibility rather than a duty of citizenship?

• Citizens cannot break the law without paying penalties.

• Citizens can be forced to serve in the military during a war.

  
  

• Citizens have to pay taxes to the government every year.

• Citizens should learn about candidates before voting.

Why is this statement a civic responsibility?

Voting is a very important part of citizenship, but citizens don't have to vote. Some choose not to vote because they don't like any of the candidates.

• It explains why something is important for citizens.

• It deals with issues related to elections.

• It explains why people might not want to vote.

• It deals with something that's a good idea for citizens to do but is not required.

Which group directly selects the president of the United States?

• The Electoral College

• The Supreme Court

• The Republican Party

• The Democratic Party

a form of government run by the people

• responsibiltiy

• ballot

• delegate

• democracy

to choose as a candidate for an election

• civics

• poll

• duty

• elect

something you must do as a citizen, required by law

• duty

• democracy

• poll

• nominate

something you should do as a citizen

• delegate

• ballot

• responsibility

• civics

an election or survey of people's opinions

• responsibility

• campaign

• poll

• duty

What year did women gain the right to vote?

• 1920

• 1971

• 1870

• 1815