civics Warm Up #4

Which of the following best reflects the First Amendment freedom of petition?

• Establishing a new religious group

• Demonstrating outside a hospital

• Sending an email to the mayor

• Speaking to a local newspaper reporter

What is the best reason that citizens should express their opinions about governmental actions?

• Many people like to call or write their representatives.

• Officials rarely respond to public opinion.

• Public officials need to know how their actions affect people.

• Citizens have freedom of speech.

The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

• Describes the process for naturalization.

• Defines the duties of U.S. citizens.

• Explains who is considered a U.S. citizen.

• Explains effective participation in civic life.

Which of the following is not a step in the naturalization process?

• Learn the English language

• Pay taxes to the government

• Be a legal resident for 3-5 years

• Take the Oath of Allegiance

When a commercial or television program only reports one side or a specific point of view, this is called

• Electorates

• Bias

• Impartial

• Recruiting

Where are the views of political parties stated?

• Brochure

• Party platform

• Commercials

• Newspaper

What type of party system is used in the U.S.?

• Third party system

• One-party system

• Two-party system

• Multi-party system

Third parties are

• Republicans.

• Democrats.

• Minor parties.

• Major parties.

An organization of citizens who have similar views on the issues in our country is a(an)

• Two-party system

• Congress

• Political party

• Mass media

The term that means to select a particular candidate to run for elective office is:

• Propaganda

• Recruit

• Political party

• Nominate