Active Citizen Vocab Pre-test

What does it mean to analyze something?

• To combine different parts into a whole

• To break it down into smaller parts to understand it better

• To ignore the details and focus on the big picture

• To memorize information without understanding

Which of the following is an example of analyzing?

• Memorizing a list of words

• Solving a puzzle by separating the pieces

• Reading a book without taking notes

• Listening to music without paying attention

What does it mean to describe something?

• To tell someone about something using words

• To draw a picture of something

• To listen to someone talk about something

• To write a poem about something

What does it mean to compare two things?

• To look at how they are similar and different

• To choose one thing over another

• To describe something in detail

• To ignore the differences between them

What does activism mean?

• Complaining about societal issues

• Taking action to create change in society

• Ignoring problems in society

• Observing societal changes passively

Which of the following is an example of student activism?

• Watching a documentary on climate change

• Starting a recycling program at school

• Reading about gun safety

• Writing a personal diary

What are the two meanings of the word "agency" in civics?

• A type of business and a personal skill

• A government organization and having the power to make choices

• A legal term and a scientific concept

• A historical event and a mathematical formula

Which of the following is an example of personal agency?

• Deciding what classes to take

• Working for the FBI

• Visiting a government building

• Reading a history book

What is an amendment?

• An official change or addition to the Constitution

• A removal of a law from the Constitution

• A temporary rule applied to the Constitution

• A suggestion for future laws

How many amendments does the Constitution have so far?

• 10

• 27

• 15

• 35