Civics Quiz

What is civics?

• The study of the rights and duties of citizenship

• A branch of biology dealing with the study of plants

• A type of ancient architecture

• A form of classical music

What is the "rule of law"?

• A principle where all members of a society, including those in government, are considered equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes.

• A system where the government has absolute power over the laws and their enforcement.

• A concept that laws are only applicable to the citizens and not to the government officials.

• A belief that laws should be flexible and change according to the needs of the ruling party.

What are the law of blood & law of soil?

• Principles of citizenship based on descent and territory

• Types of international trade agreements

• Methods of soil conservation and agriculture

• Theories of criminal justice and punishment

What is the Selective Service System?

• A government agency that maintains information on those potentially subject to military conscription

• A system for selecting government officials

• A program for selecting students for scholarships

• A service for selecting candidates for job interviews

How does the 14th amendment define a U.S. citizen?

• A person born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof

• A person who has lived in the United States for at least 5 years

• A person who has served in the U.S. military

• A person who owns property in the United States

Where do we find a list of our rights?

• In the Constitution

• In the Declaration of Independence

• In the Bill of Rights

• In the Federalist Papers

What are the differences between rights, responsibilities, and obligations?

• Rights are entitlements, responsibilities are duties, and obligations are legal or moral requirements.

• Rights are duties, responsibilities are entitlements, and obligations are legal or moral requirements.

• Rights are legal or moral requirements, responsibilities are entitlements, and obligations are duties.

• Rights are duties, responsibilities are legal or moral requirements, and obligations are entitlements.

Why is it important for citizens to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship?

• To ensure the functioning of democracy and societal well-being.

• To avoid paying taxes.

• To gain personal benefits only.

• To have more leisure time.

Why is it important to be an active participant in society and government?

• To ensure personal growth and development

• To influence decisions that affect the community

• To gain financial benefits

• To avoid legal consequences

What is the process of becoming a US citizen called?

• Naturalization

• Immigration

• Visa Application

• Green Card Acquisition