Street Smart Civics Edition Quiz

What is the main objective of the 'Street Smart Civics Edition' game show?

• To teach cooking skills

• To entertain children with fun activities

• To promote physical fitness among kids

• To reward contestants for their civic knowledge

In early American history, what type of groups did citizens join to influence causes?

• Political groups

• Swim teams

• Book clubs

• Dance troupes

How can Americans make their political views known and improve society?

• By putting up yard signs

• By ignoring political issues

• By joining interest groups

• By complaining online

What did James Madison write about in The Federalist Papers regarding free societies?

• They tend to have no factions

• People gather in groups with similar interests

• They discourage civic participation

• They rely solely on government decisions

What is a person called who is paid to influence political decisions on behalf of organizations?

• Lawyer

• Politician

• Lobbyist

• Activist

Which of the following was a major cause for joining civic associations in the 19th and 20th centuries?

• Civil rights

• Promoting sports

• Increasing illiteracy

• Restoring the monarchy

Why has civic participation declined in the 20th and 21st centuries?

• The government plays a bigger role in society

• Social issues no longer exist

• Civic associations are too hard to join

• People are more interested in technology

Who led the National American Woman Suffrage Association?

• Alice Paul

• Susan B. Anthony

• Mary Ross

• Emily Grant

What did early American patriots like Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry promote?

• Colonial expansion

• British rule

• American independence

• Monarchical governance

What role do civic associations play in American society?

• They are primarily for social gatherings

• They focus on entertainment

• They create change and address problems

• They are obsolete in modern society