1. A __________ is a formal, written request by many people to show they support an idea.

• petition
• essay
• speech
• newspaper article

2. Which is NOT a characteristic of a good citizen?

• selfishness
• equality
• responsibility
• participating in our government
• respect for self and others

3. What is someone called when they are a member of a group or community?

• citizen
• classmate
• neighbor
• partner

4. In order to vote you must

• be in school
• have a driver's license
• own a home
• be 18 years of age or older

5. What are three of the five freedoms under the 1st amendment discussed in this lesson?

• Speech

• Petition

• Religion

• Clothes

• Sleep

6. Is voting a right or a responsibility?

• right
• responsibility
• both

7. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to outline our government
• to protect our basic rights
• to declare our independence from Great Britain
• explain the voting process

8. What makes petitions so important in our government? THREE answers

• They are fun to write.
• They help bring about change.
• They bring people together for a common good.
• They can elect people.
• They allow elected officials to understand how people feel.

9. Why is voting important in a democracy?

• To create change

• To say you voted

• To have fun

• To be nice

10. What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?

• A responsibility is something you must do and a right is something you may do

• A right is something you must do and a responsibility is something you may do

• There is no difference