Quiz #16: Our Role in Government

The Sierra Club works to protect the environment. It is an example of a(n) .

• interest group
• prejudice

• duty

• political party

Democrats and Republicans are the two major of the United States.

• civic value

• democratic responsibilities

• interest group

• political parties

Education and participation are examples of .

• civic value
• democratic responsibilities

• interest group

• political parties

Patriotism is an example of a .

• civic value
• democratic responsibilities

• interest group

• political parties

The laws of the United States aim to make sure that people

• do what the president says.

• can do what ever they want to.

• have different rights than others.

• are treated equally under the law.

Why do we have rules and laws?

• to protect us from other people

• to protect us from hurting ourselves

• to prevent businesses from hurting us

• all of the above

Which of the following is a part of a constitutional republic?

• A. Laws are written by a king.

• B. People must obey the president.

• C. People vote for representatives.

• D. People cannot affect the government.

Which of the following is NOT a way that you can educate yourself about government?

• watching the news

• reading a newspaper

• playing games on the Internet

• studying the Constitutional Amendments

People participate in government by

• working in stores.

• voting in an election.

• doing chores.

• being polite to others.

Joining a union is one way in which people

• A. vote for laws.

• B. show patriotism.

• C. act with civility.

• D. work together.