TEST-Chapter 5 Citizenship

Which of the following is an example of being a good citizen in your community?

• Helping to keep the community clean

• Ignoring community rules

• Not helping others in need

• Damaging public property

What are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution called?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

According to the passage, name one right protected by the Bill of Rights.

• The right to practice religion, the right to speak and write opinions, the right to a fair trial, or the right to gather in peaceful groups.

• The right to own property without any restrictions.

• The right to vote in all elections regardless of age.

• The right to travel internationally without a passport.

According to the passage, what is one reason why voting is important in the United States?

• It allows citizens to choose their leaders

• It is required by law

• It is only for government officials

• It is not important

Why do schools have a rule that says students must walk, not run, in the hallways?

• To keep the hallways clean

• To help students get to class faster

• To prevent students from getting hurt

• To make students exercise

Read the passage 'Our Rules and Laws.' What is an example of a community law mentioned in the passage?

• Students must do their homework

• People must cross the street at a crosswalk

• Families must eat dinner together

• Students must wear uniforms

If students do not follow the rule to walk in the hallways, they could get _____

• hurt

• lost

• rewarded

• praised

True or False: People who disobey laws may have to pay a fine or go to jail.

• True

• False

Why is it important for all citizens to follow rules and laws?

• It is important because rules and laws help make our community, state, and country a safe and orderly place.

• It is important because rules and laws make life more difficult for everyone.

• It is important because rules and laws allow people to do whatever they want.

• It is important because rules and laws are meant to be broken.

What does the word 'suffrage' mean as used in the passage?

• The right to vote

• The right to speak

• The right to work

• The right to travel