Civic Responsibilities Assessment

Who was the first African American to become a Texas Supreme Court Justice?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Thurgood Marshall

• Wallace Jefferson

• George W. Bush

Which is NOT a responsibility of every U.S. citizen?

• A. voting

• B. running for a public office

• C. being an informed voter

• D. communicating with your elected officials

Who is being described in the graphic organizer?

• Clara Driscoll

• Barbara Jordan

• Hillary Clinton

• Ann Richards

Who is the current governor of Texas?

• Greg Abbott

• Ann Richards

• Wallace Jefferson

• Joe Biden

What is NOT a respectful way to contact your government officials?

• call them at their office

• write them a polite email or letter

• walk up to them at a local restaurant

• meet them at an appointed time in their office

What level of government do citizens vote for?

• state

• local

• national

• all of the above

Whose presidential library is in Dallas, Texas?

• George W. Bush

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• George H.W. Bush

• Lyndon B. Johnson

Who is being described in the graphic organizer?

• George H. Bush

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• George H.W. Bush

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What is an important thing to do before going to vote?

• become informed about the candidates and issues

• write each candidate and ask them their thoughts

• complete a local community service project

• campaign for the candidate you like

What is John Cornyn’s elected position in the U.S. Congress?

• Speaker of the House

• U.S. President

• Senator from Texas

• Governor