Good Citizenship Quiz

What is the concept of 'consent of the governed'?

• The idea that the government should have unlimited power

• The idea that the government should listen to the people and follow their rules

• The idea that the government should only listen to the wealthy

• The idea that the government should ignore the people

Which of the following is a characteristic of good citizenship?

• Ignoring responsibilities

• Telling lies to get out of trouble

• Being truthful and honest

• Treating others however you want

What is a characteristic of good citizenship related to justice?

• Being unfair and biased

• Treating everyone equally and fairly

• Treating some people better than others

• Ignoring the rights of others

What is a characteristic of good citizenship related to responsibility in daily life?

• Blaming others for one's mistakes

• Taking responsibility for one's actions and duties

• Being careless and irresponsible

• Avoiding responsibilities and chores

How can a good citizen participate in government?

• By spreading opinions with out citing sources

• By not paying attention to civic leader actions

• By ignoring the issues and not getting involved

• By educating oneself about the issues and voting

What is a characteristic of good citizenship related to holding public officials accountable?

• Respectfully holding public officials to their word

• Ignoring the promises made by public officials

• Believing everything public officials say without question

• Disrespecting public officials and their positions

How can a good citizen contribute to their community?

• By ignoring community issues and problems

• By not participating in community events

• By volunteering and helping to solve community problems

• By disregarding the rules and regulations of the community

What does 'freedom of speech' mean in the context of good citizenship?

• The right to say anything, regardless of its impact on others

• The right to express one's opinions respectfully, without causing harm to others

• The right to spread false information

• The right to insult and belittle others

How many years are in a decade?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 100

How many years are in a century?

• 1000

• 100

• 10

• 50