WorksheetsYr 10 on Civic Engagement
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Volunteerism is...
community volunteering because of a court order
an overarching term for all approaches that involve volunteering
people who decide to perform a service for others without getting paid for it
reading a book
Participating in election process, obeying the law, and paying taxes are all________________________________of US citizens.
rules
laws
rights
responsibilities
Participating in election process, obeying the law, and paying taxes are all________________________________of US citizens.
rules
laws
rights
responsibilities
A _______________________is a government by the people and for the people.
democracy
communist
monarchy
none of the answers
Civic Education...
Ensures that students have the knowledge and skills to participate in civic life and become informed and active citizens.
Ensures that students have a firm understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and its enduring effects.
A group of people united by common government, location, interest, or activity is a __________.
commune
community
civility
Select the following actions that are considered civic duties. Choose all that apply.
What do we call actions that citizens perform voluntarily to promote the common good?
Civic Mandates
Civic Duties
Civic Responsibilities
Civic Trusts
What is the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities?
Civic duties only apply to those who are over 18 years of age.
Civic responsibilities are more important.
Civic responsibilities are mandatory actions.
Civic duties have legal consequences if not performed.
Which of the following are examples of performing community service choose all that apply.
Studying for a test so that you get a better grade.
Volunteering to help your church clean up along the sides of the highway.
Tutoring younger students in your school.
Participating on a recreational sports team.
Spending time with the residents at a local nursing home.
Which of the following actions are considered civic responsibilities? Choose all that apply.
Registering and voting in elections.
Obeying the laws.
Participating in politics or holding elective office.
Respecting the rights and opinions of others.
Serving in the armed forces if drafted.
serving in the armed forces, if called to do so
contributing to the public good through community service
Which of the following is NOT a form of civic engagement?
Volunteering
Voting
Focusing on individual concerns
Paying taxes
True or False:
You can be civically engaged at any age
False
True
Which of the following is a way to become more civically engaged in your community?
Writing to local legislators about issues you're passionate about
Taking a voluntary position at a local school board
All of these
Making bagged lunches for the homeless in your city
Which is a responsibility of a citizen in a state?
Supporting local businesses
Respecting friends
All of these
Voting for governor
What is Civic Engagement?
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Issues one may Face
Promoting quality of life through political and non-political means.
What is one of the most basic Civic Engagement action you can participate in right now?
Talk about Civic Engagement
Start a food drive
Become a Student Aid
Participate in Democracy
A community’s __________ are the money, people, and materials available to accomplish its goals.
infrastructure
capital
budget
resources
Which term refers to a community’s roads, bridges, water and sewers?
master plan
infrastructure
resources
priorities
_________ are concerned with fighting air, water, and soil pollution.
waste managers
Nimbies
Environmentalists
Republicans
