Understanding Citizenship and Responsibilities

The word “equality” means __________.

• only some people need extra help

• all people should behave in a way that is honest

• you can think, speak and make decisions for others

• everyone should receive the same things to be successful

Speaking honestly is part of which characteristic?

• truthfulness

• respect

• justice

• equality

Name one responsibility you have every day.

• Doing your homework

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

• Eating candy

Read the sentence: "Citizens have the responsibility to participate in government in certain ways." Which sentence is the best example of a citizen participating in government?

• They choose to work as a police officer.

• They help keep the neighborhood clean.

• They do not vote in local or state elections.

• They respectfully hold public officials to their word.

Citizens have the responsibility to __________.

• finish their chores

• learn many languages

• buy lots of goods and services

• help make communities successful

Which of the following is an example of equality?

• Giving everyone the same amount of food regardless of their needs

• Allowing only some people to speak in a meeting

• Providing extra help to those who need it to succeed

• Making decisions for others without their input

What is one way to show respect to others?

• Interrupting when someone else is speaking

• Listening carefully when someone is talking

• Ignoring what others say

• Talking over others

Which of the following is a responsibility of a good citizen?

• Complaining about community problems without taking action

• Volunteering to help in community projects

• Avoiding participation in community events

• Only caring about personal interests

What does it mean to be truthful?

• Telling lies to avoid trouble

• Being honest and saying what is true

• Keeping secrets from everyone

• Only telling the truth when convenient

How can you participate in your community?

• By ignoring community events

• By helping organize a local event

• By staying at home all the time

• By not talking to neighbors