Lesson 4.7 Civic Responsibilities Quiz

How does a citizen responsibly exercise his or her right to vote?

• by exercising the right not to vote if he or she chooses

• by making an informed decision based on candidates and issues

• by studying one of the candidates and choosing that candidate

• by choosing the candidate he or she thinks will win

What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he said, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free . . . it expects what never was and never will be”?

• The government assumes that people are ignorant of their rights.

• Citizens often expect too much from their government.

• Citizens need to know their rights and stay informed in order to be free.

• Citizens who are free are ignorant of their rights.

Naturalized citizens include individuals who

• can become President or Vice President one day.

• were under 18 when their parents were naturalized.

• have received formal permission to remain in the country.

• entered the United States in order to settle here.

What is a reason to serve on a jury when called to do so?

• Naturalized citizens who do not appear for jury duty will lose their citizenship.

• Serving on a jury prevents less qualified people from being on juries

• The Bill of Rights guarantees trial by jury, so serving on one keeps the judiciary functioning.

• Serving on a jury ensures all legal opinions are heard.

An example of civic virtue is

• doing chores around the house

• supporting local sports teams

• attending and graduating from college

• volunteering for a community program

Which of the following is an example of participating in the democratic process?

• Watching the news

• Voting in elections

• Shopping at a local store

• Reading a book

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