8th Grade Civics Practice

What is the best definition of Civics?

• the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.
• the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.
• the study of the rights and duties of media.
• the study of the rights and duties of warfare.

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It helps businesses find and train new employees
• It addresses local needs and serves the public good
• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
• It removes the national government's duty to improve society

Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?

• Alyssa
• Ranjan
• Carla
• Rick

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

• states' rights
• freedom of religion
• freedom of the press
• separation of powers

Every American citizen gets to enjoy the rights guaranteed by the ______________________.

• Declaration of Independence
• U.S. Constitution
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Articles of Confederation

The _______Amendment to the US Constitution expanded the definition to include anyone that was born in the United States.

• 13th
• 14th
• 15th
• 19th

Which is not an example of a civic responsibility?

• paying taxes
• going to church
• obeying the law
• serving on juries

Citizens in communist societies are expected to actively participate in government.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Voting is______________________ responsibility in a democratic government.

• an encouraged
• a mandatory
• a nonessential
• an unimportant

In a democracy where does its power come from?

• the president
• the people
• the legislators
• the courts