Citizenship and Participation

Choose the correct term to complete each sentence.

Every citizen can vote. This is an example of a(n)

• ballot

• civil right

• peaceful

• register

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An event is _____ if it is done without hurting others or their property.

• ballot

• civil right

• peaceful

• register

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People vote by marking a _____, or a form used during elections.

• ballot

• civil right

• peaceful

• register

Choose the correct term to complete each sentence.

A citizen can _____, or sign up, to vote.

• ballot

• peaceful

• register

• republic

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A _____ is a type of government in which the citizens elect their leaders.

• ballot

• peaceful

• register

• republic

What event does the picture show?

• an election

• a school party

• a demonstration

• a public meeting

Why do community leaders hold public meetings?

• to tell people what to do

• to learn what people think

• to vote for a different mayor

• to make citizens obey the law

Why are people in this picture standing in line?

• to pay their money

• to yell at each other

• to take turns speaking

• to make others be quiet

Why do people have peaceful demonstrations?

• to keep other people from voting

• to have fun with their families

• to make trouble for the community

• to let other people know about a problem

A candidate is someone who

• picks up liter

• talks to people

• wants to be elected

• works in the city hall