CBA 11 review

The list in the picture is are ways that citizens can —

• elect new leaders

• support charity work

• participate in civic affairs

• change government policies

The MOST important activity to do before going to vote is to —

• print out the official ballot

• encourage your neighbors to vote

• help put out yard signs for the candidates

• learn about the candidates

The purpose of our government is to balance individual rights with the common good. To protect these rights, all citizens must understand their rights and exercise their civic responsibilities. Many times throughout history, citizens have fought to protect or expand their rights. These rights help make our community, state, and country a better place for all citizens. How can responsible citizens fight to expand their rights today?

• by electing new leaders

• by violently disobeying laws

• by ignoring sources of news

• by overthrowing the government

Which of the following completes the web?

• send an email

• visit their homes

• protest at their house

• ignore them

What was one goal of Gonzalez’s public service?

• reinstating the Republic of Texas

• expanding U.S. territory into Mexico

• becoming president of the United States

• creating equal opportunities for all people

Study the diagram. Which Texan should be placed in the empty box?

• Adina de Zavala

• Clara Driscoll

• Barbara Jordan

• Ann Richards

What quality of leadership did Barbara Jordan demonstrate in this passage?

• bravery

• courage

• Intelligence

• Perseverance

Which Texan should be placed in the empty box?

• Adina de Zavala

• Clara Driscoll

• Barbara Jordan

• Ann Richards

Who was the first African American justice of the Texas supreme court?

• Wallace Jefferson

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Ann Richards

• Sam Houston

Who helped write the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Wallace Jefferson

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Ann Richards

• Sam Houston