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Responsibilities and Duties

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
All men ages 18-50 are required to register for the draft. It is a ______.
a)
civic right
b)
civic duty
c)
civic resposnibility
d)
volunteer activity
2.
Which of the following best completes the shaded part of the table? 
a)
paying income tax
b)
participate in government
c)
petition elected officials
d)
register and vote
3.
For government to be effective, citizens MUST fulfill their civic ___ or face legal consequences.
a)
responsibilities
b)
duties
c)
rights
d)
principles
4.
Respecting and accepting others, regardless of their differences, is called ___. 
a)
welfare
b)
volunteerism
c)
prejudice
d)
tolerance
5.
The people in this political cartoon are MOST likely doing what? 
a)
fulfilling a civic right
b)
fulfilling a civic duty
c)
filing their stomachs
d)
fulfilling a civic responsibility
6.
Chloe wrote a letter of complaint to her congressman about the new tax law. This is an example of what civic responsibility? 
a)
Communicate with government officials
b)
Respect others' rights to an equal voice
c)
Serve in voluntary positions
d)
Register and vote
7.
A young person getting involved in community service efforts is an example of _______.
a)
welfare
b)
duties
c)
equality
d)
volunteering
8.
The illustration best describes which character trait of a good citizen? 
a)
Trustworthiness and honesty
b)
Courtesy and respect for others
c)
Responsibilty and self-reliance
d)
Patriotism and accountability
9.
What is a "democratic institution"?
a)
Community service organizations that help people in need
b)
A form of government in which the people rule
c)
Practices which keeps a democratic society working effectively
d)
A school for learning about how government works
10.
According to this advertisement, the League of Women Voters encourages citizens to__.
a)
Volunteer in service organizations
b)
vote for their candidate in the election
c)
support democratic organizations by voting 
d)
Petition against a democratic government
11.
This newspaper headline displays which trait of a good citizen?
a)
Respect for the law
b)
Patriotism
c)
Self-reliance
d)
Honesty
12.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
OBEY LAWS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
13.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
14.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
REGISTER AND VOTE
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
15.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
SERVE ON A JURY OR AS A WITNESS IN COURT
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
16.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
RESPECT THE RIGHTS AND OPINIONS OF OTHERS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
17.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
18.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL CAMPAIGNS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
19.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
LIFE, LIBERTY, AND DUE PROCESS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
20.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
PAY TAXES
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
21.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
22.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
HOLD AN ELECTED OFFICE
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
23.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
KEEP INFORMED OF CURRENT EVENTS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
24.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
GO TO SCHOOL AND GET AN EDUCATION UNTIL YOU'RE 18
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
25.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
FREEDOM OF PETITON
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
26.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
COMMUNICATE WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICALS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
27.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
SERVE IN VOLUNTARY GOVERNMENT POSITIONS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
28.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
29.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES IF DRAFTED
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
30.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
PRACTICE TOLERANCE
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
31.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
VOLUNTEER
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility