Thursday Quiz

Which of the following is an obligation of U.S. citizenship?

• Voting in elections

• Serving on a jury when called

• Donating to charity

• Attending public meetings

What is the main purpose of a jury in a trial?

• To create laws

• To decide the guilt or innocence of the accused

• To arrest suspects

• To defend the accused

Which form of government is characterized by elected representatives and protection of individual rights?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional republic

• Oligarchy

Which of the following is a responsibility, not an obligation, of U.S. citizens?

• Paying taxes

• Obeying the law

• Voting in elections

• Serving in the military if drafted

At which level(s) of government do juries play a role in the trial process?

• Only state level

• Only federal level

• Both state and federal levels

• Only local level

Which of the following best describes a key advantage of the United States’ constitutional republic?

• Power is held by a single ruler

• Citizens have no say in government decisions

• Individual rights are protected by law

• Laws are made by religious leaders

Which of the following is an example of fulfilling a civic obligation?

• Volunteering at a local shelter

• Paying taxes

• Attending a town hall meeting

• Writing a letter to a representative

What is the first step in the trial process?

• Jury deliberation

• Opening statements

• Verdict announcement

• Sentencing

In a constitutional republic, who holds the ultimate power?

• The king or queen

• The military

• The people through elected representatives

• Religious leaders

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of U.S. citizenship?

• Serving on a jury

• Paying taxes

• Obeying the law

• Running for public office