Lesson 16 Quiz: Our Role in Government

Patriotism is an example of a

• civic value

• democratic responsibility

• interest group

• political party

The Sierra Club works to protect the environment. It is an example of a(n)

• civic value

• democratic responsibility

• interest group

• political party

The laws of the United States aim to make sure that people

• do what the president says.

• can do whatever they want to.

• have different rights than others.

• are treated equally under the law.

People in an interest group work together to

• win elections.

• change one type of government policy.

• celebrate national holidays.

• create a new government.

Students can show patriotism by

• playing a sport.

• watching television.

• reading newspapers.

• saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

Which of the following is NOT an example of showing civility?

• listening to others

• apologizing to others

• being rude to others

• smiling at others

Which of the following is NOT a way that you can educate yourself about government?

• watching the news

• reading a newspaper

• playing games on the Internet that are not related to civics

• studying the Constitutional Amendments

Why do we have rules and laws?

• to protect us from other people

• to protect us from hurting ourselves

• to prevent businesses from hurting us

• all of the above

Which of the following is a part of a constitutional republic?

• Laws are written by a king.

• People must obey the president.

• People vote for representatives.

• People cannot affect the government

Joining a labor union is one way in which people

• vote for laws.

• show patriotism.

• act with civility.

• work together to improve working conditions.