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U3C7L1 Civic Duties and Responsibilities

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

T or F: In our nation, all citizen involvement in the functions of government is voluntary.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Voter participation is highest in __________.

a)

congressional races

b)

presidential elections

c)

states with online voting

d)

states with voter ID requirements

3.

Being informed means you __________.

a)

knowing your rights, search out facts, not just opinions

b)

have an opinion about important issues

c)

trust one source for your information

d)

will always make the right decisions about important issues

4.

Failure to register for the Selective Service can result in a __________.

a)

maximum fine of $250,000

b)

maximum of five years in jail

c)

maximum fine of $250,000 and/or five years in jail

d)

maximum fine of $250 and/or five months in jail

5.

T or F: All U.S. citizens, who are not convicted felons, are considered equal and entitled to be treated the same under the law.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of community volunteering?

a)

You gain skills and experience that could help you in the future.

b)

You fulfill civic responsibilities by contributing to the common good.

c)

You earn money for college.

d)

You learn more about yourself and others.

7.

T or F: More than one-quarter of Americans volunteer their time.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

More than __________ JROTC Cadets nationwide are actively involved with community service projects.

a)

300,000

b)

400,000

c)

500,000

d)

600,000

9.

__________ means relating to citizenship or being a citizen of a community.

a)

Civic

b)

Civil

c)

Civilian

10.

The act of intentionally breaking a law as a form of protest is called __________.

a)

a crime

b)

a misdemeanor

c)

a felony

d)

civil disobedience

11.

A group of people united by common government, location, interest, or activity is a __________.

a)

commune

b)

community

c)

civility

12.

__________ is a crime, typically involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor.

a)

A felony

b)

An indictment

c)

A conviction

d)

An incarceration

13.

If something is mandatory, that means it is __________.

a)

optional

b)

required

c)

voluntary

d)

legal

14.

__________ is the ability to respect and accept others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences.

a)

Intolerance

b)

Xenophobia

c)

Tolerance

15.

The government agency that keeps records on and may implement the draft is called the __________.

a)

American Draft System

b)

Draft Selection Service

c)

Selective Service

d)

Department of Defense