Government Final Exam Spring

What is Civic Engagement?

• The act of voting in elections only
• The process of becoming a political candidate
• The actions individuals take to participate in the political and community life of their society
• Volunteering in charity events only

What document established the government to be based on citizen participation?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Federalist Papers

Which of the following was a major movement in the 19th century that sought to end slavery in the United States?

• Civil Rights Movement
• Women’s Suffrage Movement
• Labor Rights Movement
• Abolitionist Movement

What was the goal of the Women’s Suffrage Movement?

• To end slavery
• To integrate schools
• To grant women the right to vote
• To establish a new political party

What did the Civil Rights Movement aim to achieve?

• Equal rights for African Americans and ending segregation
• Ending child labor
• The right for women to vote
• Lower taxes for African Americans

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• The 19th Amendment
• The 24th Amendment
• The 14th Amendment
• The 13th Amendment

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• The 13th Amendment
• The 24th Amendment
• The 15th Amendment
• The 19th Amendment

Which of the following is an example of civic engagement?

• Voting in elections
• Watching the news
• Attending a concert
• Traveling abroad

What is public policy?

• A law that only applies to a city
• A system of beliefs held by a political party
• The personal preferences of elected officials
• A system of laws and regulations created by governments to address societal issues

Who is responsible for making public policy at the Federal level?

• The Supreme Court
• State Governors
• The President and Congress
• Local School Boards