Unit 3 Assessment: Laws, Civic Virtues, and Being a Good Citizen

1. Which of the following describes two ways the students in this passage are good citizens in their classroom?

• They help each other with homework and clean up the classroom.

• They arrive late to class and talk during lessons.

• They ignore the teacher and play games on their phones.

• They refuse to participate in group activities and disrupt the class.

Choose two ways the kids are good citizens in their town. (Choose 2)

• They follow the laws.

• They steal from the store.

• They clean up litter in the town.

• They throw trash on the ground.

What does the word litter mean in this passage?

• following the laws

• being a good citizen

• stealing candy from the store

• throwing trash on the ground

What is a civic virtue according to the passage?

• A quality that adds to the betterment of society

• A personal habit that benefits only the individual

• A legal obligation enforced by the government

• A religious practice followed by a community

True or False. All people can show civic virtues.

• True- People of all ages can show a civic virtue to be a good citizen.

• False- Only adults can show civic virtues.

• False- Kids are not old enough to show a civic virtue.

• False- You don’t have to show civic virtues or be a good citizen.

According to the text, all people should vote because:

• it is a civic duty.

• it is a way to express opinions.

• it influences government decisions.

• it supports democracy.

Why are Americans allowed to vote?

• because King George allows us to

• because our government is a democracy and it is run by the people

• because we pay taxes

• because we want to elect a new queen for our country

A law is:

• a rule made by a government or authority that is enforceable by the courts

• a suggestion for behavior

• a personal belief or opinion

• an unchangeable fact of nature

Who makes laws for the state of Louisiana?

• Mrs. Cardinale, Mrs. Martinez, and Mrs. Moore

• The mayor of Gonzales

• The Legislative Branch of the State of Louisiana

• The Judicial Branch of United States of America

If you break the law in the United States, which branch of government will decide your consequence?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Police Branch