Gov/Civics assessment

Why is it important for Americans to share certain democratic beliefs?

• To have fun at parties

• To work together for the common good

• To ignore the needs of others

• To avoid making decisions

What does it mean to promote the common good?

• To only help your friends.

• To make sure everyone is treated fairly and has what they need.

• To keep everything to yourself.

• To focus only on winning.

What does it mean to respect the rights of others?

• To always agree with everyone

• To listen and care about others' feelings

• To never speak up

• To only think about yourself

What is one way citizens can participate in public life?

• Ignoring community events

• Voting in elections

• Keeping to themselves

• Not talking to others

What is one responsibility of citizens in a democratic society?

• To make laws that only benefit themselves.

• To communicate with public officials about their needs and ideas.

• To avoid participating in community events.

• To only think about themselves.

Why should citizens stay informed about their community?

• To gossip about others

• To know what is happening and make good choices

• To complain all the time

• To stay out of trouble

What is one reason people should vote?

• To show they don't care

• To express their opinions and make changes

What does it mean to participate in civic life?

• Only going to school

• Being involved in local issues and activities

• Staying home all the time

• Not caring about your community

What does voting in an election do?

• It helps pick leaders and make decisions

• It lets us play games

• It gives us extra treats

• It means we don’t need to go to school

What’s a good example of following rules?

• Wearing a helmet while biking

• Breaking things at school

• Ignoring the speed limit

• Not cleaning up after yourself