Civic Responsibilities and Good Citizenship

What is a civic responsibility?

• Something citizens are expected to do

• Something only leaders do

• Something only adults do

• Something that is never enforced

What does "common good" mean?

• Thinking about and working for what is best for everyone

• Doing what is best for yourself only

• Ignoring the needs of others

• Only helping your friends

What is a jury?

• A group of citizens who decide a court case

• A group of teachers

• A group of police officers

• A group of students

Why is volunteering important in a community?

• It helps the community and people in need

• It is required by law

• It only benefits the volunteer

• It is only for adults

Who usually starts civic organizations?

• Good citizens who want to help others

• People who want to break laws

• People who ignore others

• Only government officials

How do people exemplify good citizenship?

• By actively participating in improving their communities

• By ignoring community needs

• By only helping themselves

• By breaking laws

Who was Helen Keller's teacher who helped her learn to communicate?

• Anne Sullivan

• Clara Barton

• Ruby Bridges

• Bert Bandini

What does the word "exemplify" mean?

• To be an example of something

• To ignore something

• To write a book

• To travel to Europe

What did Clara Barton do during the Civil War?

• She brought supplies to soldiers

• She wrote many books

• She started a food bank

• She created a movie

Imagine you want to help people who are hungry in your city. What could you do based on what you learned?

• Volunteer at a food bank

• Write a book

• Teach first aid

• Start a school