Engaging in Civil Discourse Quiz

What does it mean to have a civil conversation with someone who has a different opinion than you?

• Yell at them until they agree

• Listen respectfully and share your ideas politely

• Ignore what they say

• Only talk to people who agree with you

Which of the following is an example of a school issue that students might discuss using democratic procedures?

• Deciding what to eat for dinner at home

• Choosing a class pet

• Picking a movie to watch with friends

• Deciding what time to go to bed

What is the first step in solving a problem using decision-making processes?

• Choose a solution

• Identify the problem

• List the advantages

• Implement the solution

Which of the following is a basic rule for civil discourse?

• Interrupt others when they speak

• Use kind and respectful words

• Shout your ideas loudly

• Refuse to listen to others

What does it mean to use a democratic procedure in making decisions?

• Letting only one person decide

• Voting as a group

• Ignoring everyone’s ideas

• Flipping a coin

When gathering information to solve a problem, what should you do?

• Only ask your best friend

• Look for facts from different sources

• Guess the answer

• Ignore the problem

If someone disagrees with you during a discussion, what should you do?

• Stop talking to them

• Listen to their point of view

• Tell them they are wrong without listening

• Walk away

Which of these is an example of a local issue students might discuss?

• The weather in another country

• The rules for the school playground

• The president’s vacation

• A TV show in another state

What should you do after choosing and implementing a solution to a problem?

• Forget about it

• Evaluate if the solution worked

• Start over

• Ignore the results

Which of the following is a term related to civil discourse?

• Respect

• Shouting

• Ignoring

• Fighting