Strand 2 Review #2 v.2

Telling the government what you think by writing or signing a document is called...

• the common good

• petitioning the government

• selective service system (SSS)

• political participation

• welfare

Jury duty is an example of a(n)

• obligation

• responsibility

Clean water, police protection, and paved streets are all privileges enjoyed by American citizens. What civic OBLIGATION must be met in order for these services to continue?

• citizens must pay taxes

• citizens must vote

• citizens must attend school

• citizens must volunteer

The list below identifies several activities.

Attending a school board meeting Voting in a primary election Helping on a phone bank for a mayoral candidate Putting a candidate's sign in your yard. Registering voters at a community colleg.

What do these activities illustrate?

• ways that citizens can run for political office

• opportunities for citizens to participate in national elections

• opportunitites for citizens to influence political action committees

• ways in which citizens actively participate in the political process

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

• planning a neighborhood recycling program

• participating in a neighborhood party

• completing homework on time

• visiting public libraries

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Soil

• Yes, Law of Blood

• Only if his parents go through naturalization

• No, he would need to be naturalized

Read the quotes and choose which civic principle they describe.

• Rule of Law

• Due Process

• Natural Rights

• Equality of Mankind

What are concurrent powers?

• The federal government sets standards state governments must follow. 

• The federal government shares powers with the state governments. 

• The federal government has supremacy over state government. 

• The federal government follows the lead of state governments. 

Which of the following refers to influencing the votes of members of a legislative body, such as the city council or county commission?

• home rule advising

• strategic Planning

• advocacy

• lobbying

Benchmark: 2.9  Complexity: DOK 2
   
 After serving as a U.S. Senator, Laura decided to run for governor of Florida.  Liz, Laura’s opponent, claims in court that Laura is not qualified to run.  A judge rules in Liz’s favor.  What was the basis for the lawsuit?

• Laura has never owned land in Florida
• Laura is not a Florida resident
• Laura is not yet 40 years old
• Laura has never voted