Week 27 Assessment

Study the diagram about "How Individuals Can Participate Voluntarily in Civic Affairs." Which of the following completes the web?

• working at a job to earn money

• not being informed about issues

• doing chores at school and home

• holding public officials accountable

Study the diagram about "Duty of the Individual in State and Local Elections." Which of the following completes the web?

• vote in the election

• clean up a local park

• finish all school work

• volunteer at food banks

Which of the following is not an example of being informed during an election?

• learning when and where to vote

• letting other people influence your vote

• finding trusted sources of election information

• knowing candidates’ names and what they stand for

Study the diagram. Which of the following completes the web?

• send an email

• visit their homes

• send them a friend request

• chase them down the street

Read the passage: "The purpose of our government is to balance individual rights with the common good. To protect these rights, all citizens must understand their rights and exercise their civic responsibilities. Many times throughout history, citizens have fought to protect or expand their rights. These rights help make our community, state, and country a better place for all citizens." How can responsible citizens fight to expand their rights today?

• A. by electing new leaders

• B. by violently disobeying laws

• C. by ignoring sources of news

• D. by overthrowing the government

Read the passage: "As American citizens, we have the right to free speech. This means we can express ourselves freely. However, we also have a responsibility to be polite and listen to others when they are speaking. Civil discourse allows for both of these things to happen." Civil discourse means to ________ (ignore; yell at; argue with; listen to) others when they speak.

Read the passage: "Staying informed is a very important responsibility for all citizens, especially when it comes to voting. Citizens must be informed of the opinions of candidates and how they will address community issues. Then, citizens can make the best decision when voting in local, state, or national elections." Is it true or false that "The best way to become an informed voter is to use many different sources of news and information"?

• True

• False

Read the passage: It is important that we respect others, even if we don’t always understand or agree with them. Across global communities, governments and citizens alike have a responsibility to protect human rights and to treat others fairly. It is important that people from all groups and cultures collaborate to find solutions to our global challenges. What is one way to be a global citizen?

• be intolerant of others' differences

• respect people from other cultures

• stay informed only about local issues

• do not allow others their human rights

Read the passage: To vote, citizens must first register as a legal voter. Citizens must be at least 18 years old and live in the community where they are voting. All citizens can vote. This is a right and a responsibility of being a citizen. Many people throughout history have made many sacrifices so that all citizens can vote, regardless of gender, race, or economic status." Is it true that "Every person living in the United States can vote"?

• True

• False