Civics and Citizenship

• White House
• Liberty Bell
• American Flag
• Statue of Liberty

How many stars?

• 13 stars

• 50 stars

• 10 stars

• 53 stars

Civics is ...

• the study of the Civil Rights Movement

• the study of the rights and duties of citizenship

• another name for high-school principal

• the synonym for the minister of education

The study of the rights and duties of citizenship, including such Enlightenment ideas as the social contract, is known as 

• the Enlightenment

• a study of Bacon, Descartes, Locke, and Spinoza

• Government 101

• civics

The standard of equality before the law is a basic ________________ of democracy.

• Criteria

• Principle

• Relevant

• Deduce

__________ debate is a mock legislative assembly wherein students behave in ways similar to Congress, and are therefore, usually called ________ their last name. 

• Congressional, Representative

• Congressional, Mr./Mrs.

• Congressional/Senator

• Congressional/Speaker

What is the primary focus of civics education?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of the rights and duties of citizenship

• The study of environmental science

• The study of world history

Which of the following best describes citizenship?

• A legal status with rights and responsibilities

• A type of government

• A historical event

• A cultural festival

In a democratic society, what is the role of a citizen?

• To obey all laws without question

• To participate in civic duties and responsibilities

• To serve in the military

• To pay taxes only

What does the term 'civic engagement' refer to?

• Participating in community service and political activities

• Engaging in sports and recreational activities

• Attending social gatherings

• Studying for exams