FAST Practice Passage 2

Part A: What do paragraphs 4 and 5 of Passage 1 mostly tell about?

• how to choose who to vote for

• how to make an important decision

• what happens when people don't vote

• what types of decisions students should vote on

Part B: Why did the author include paragraphs 4 and 5 in Passage 1?

• to compare different ways that people can learn about candidates

• to describe how students vote to make decisions in their classroom

• to explain the provess of how people vote for leaders of the country

• to draw a comparison between voting in class and voting in this country

What information can be found under the heading Your Voice, Your Vote in Passage 1?

• a quote by Abraham Lincoln

• a definition of representative democracy

• an explanation of why voting is important

• details about how to become informed about candidates

What is the meaning of elected as it is used in Passage 1?

"Voters need to know what the candidates plan to do if they are elected." (paragraph 6)

• chosen by voters

• planning to vote

• working hard as citizens

• informed from newspapers

Part A: Based on the information in Passage 1, with which statement would the author agree?

• Voting is a right but not something that people enjoy.

• Abraham Lincoln was the best president of the United States.

• All citizens of the United States should vote in every election.

• The best way to learn about candidates is to vote for them.

Part B: Which statement from Passage 1 supports your answer to Part A?

• “Our country is a representative democracy.” (paragraph 2)

• “Lincoln was proud of the fact that the people of our country can participate in our government.” (paragraph 2)

• “Voters make decisions about many different things, such as buying land for parks and building new roads.” (paragraph 3)

• “Whenever you have an opportunity to vote, remember that it is your right and your privilege.” (paragraph 6)

Read this sentence from Passage 2.

“What qualifications does a person need to have to do a good job in this position?” (paragraph 2)

What does the word qualifications mean in this sentence?

• experience or skills

• hopes and dreams

• popular opinions

• number of votes

How does the illustration in Passage 2 support the information in the text?

• It shows that many people can make good leaders.

• It shows that leaders are chosen by people who vote.

• It shows that leaders can work together to make decisions.

• It shows that people must agree on a candidate when voting.

Part A: In Passage 2, what does the author say a person needs to do before choosing someone for a leadership position?

• become a responsible citizen by working hard

• learn what our system of government is all about

• ask questions about the position and the candidates

• speak with all the candidates and ask them questions

Part B: Which sentence from Passage 2 best supports your answer in Part A?

• Choosing someone for a position of leadership is important work. (paragraph 1)

• Whether you are voting for the leader of your next group project or the president of your class, you need to answer some important questions: (paragraph 2)

• Making these kinds of choices is what our system of government, a representative democracy, is all about. (paragraph 5)

• In the end, the effort pays off when we have the most-qualified people filling the important positions of leadership. (paragraph 5)