Civics Course Quiz

Who is the most important person in the American political drama according to the introduction?

• Journalists

• You

• Politicians

• Philosophers

What is the relationship between government and business as hinted by the jokes?

• Businesses control the government

• Government controls all businesses

• They are completely separate

• They often interact and impact private citizens

What does the Latin word 'civis' mean?

• Law

• Democracy

• Government

• Citizen

What is civics the study of?

• Citizenship

• Geography

• History

• Economics

What does citizenship imply?

• Only privileges

• Only rights

• Rights, duties, and privileges

• Only duties

What is the first stop on the journey to personal political empowerment?

• Understanding democracy

• Learning about monarchism

• Defining government

• Studying civil rights

What happens when people stop believing in their own power and democratic participation?

• Nothing changes

• Authoritarianism takes over

• Government becomes more efficient

• Democracy flourishes

What is the focus of Unit 3 in the course?

• Civil rights movements

• Political parties

• Philosophical ideas

• Structure of government

What is one of the most important stops along the way in understanding freedom?

• Economic policies

• Civil rights movements

• Military history

• Technological advancements

What does the two-party political system in America consist of?

• Bears and wolves

• Lions and tigers

• Elephants and donkeys

• Hawks and doves