How to Be a Good Citizen Quiz

What is a key role of citizens in a democracy?

• Electing representatives

• Choosing their favorite TV show

• Deciding what to have for lunch

• Voting for their favorite singer

Who helped write the United States Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Madison

• George Washington

Who was the fourth president of the United States?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What is a representative democracy also known as?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Anarchy

When did women gain the right to vote in the United States?

• 1787

• 1971

• 1870

• 1920

What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What is one way to be a good citizen besides voting?

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

• Helping in the community

• Sleeping

How can citizens influence government besides voting?

• By starting a petition

• By ignoring laws

• By leaving the country

• By not talking about issues

What did President Kennedy encourage citizens to do?

• Ignore problems

• Contribute to their country

• Only think about themselves

• Ask for help

Why is it important to listen to other citizens?

• To find out the latest gossip

• To understand different perspectives

• To learn new jokes

• To ignore them