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WorksheetsSummit Civics and Citizenship
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
According to the resources, a series of terrorist attacks in a country can lead to which of the following?
Select one:
the military taking all power from the people
the election of an authoritarian leader
the transition from oligarchy to monarchy
the sudden shift to democratic government
How would a citizen gain more power in an oligarchy?
Select one:
Rewrite the country’s laws.
Meet with more citizens.
Own more businesses and wealth.
Gain more votes than opponents.
Why are dictators categorized as authoritarian leaders?
Select one:
Dictators are fair.
Dictators follow the will of the people.
Dictators control all the power.
Dictators believe in freedom of the press.
What is one reason that citizens might choose to elect an authoritarian leader?
Select one:
They are afraid of uncertainty.
They want to protect the rights of others.
They want more freedom.
They have been tricked.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an authoritarian government?
Select one:
There is freedom of speech and leaders listen to the citizens.
There is one person or group with all power.
The rights of minorities are protected.
The leader is always called a president or prime minister.
Today in the United States, who can vote in federal elections?
Select one:
anyone of any age
only citizens over 21 years old
most citizens over 18 years old
only males over 21 years old
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is considered what kind of right?
Select one:
a lawful right
an earned right
a liberal right
a natural right
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”
― Abraham Lincoln
When Abraham Lincoln says people who choose not to vote “will just have to sit on their blisters,” what does he mean?
Select one:
People who choose not to vote are giving up their say in who is elected.
People who choose not to vote get reduced access to healthcare.
People who choose not to vote get punished.
People who choose not to vote are lazy.
Jasmine attends a local city council meeting about starting a community farm. Which of the following civic responsibilities is she demonstrating?
Select one:
participating in the democratic process
defending the country
obeying federal, state, and local laws
serving on a jury
What are the responsibilities of a juror?
Select one:
Jurors must know the law really well.
Jurors have to collect information from the news.
Jurors sometimes decide if a person will go to jail or not.
Jurors must present evidence.
What the the system of checks and balances?
Select one:
Citizens have rights like the right to freedom of speech.
Governments only have the right to rule if they are based on the consent of the people.
The government is made up of three branches that stop each other from having too much control.
Governments can only punish people for disobeying laws that are actually written down.
What is representative government?
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Congress represents each state in the United States.
Citizens elect the people who represent them in the government.
Government officials have to obey the law.
Everyone has the right to freedom of speech.
How did George Washington show civic virtue?
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He owned land.
He was an American.
He took good care of his horses.
He served as the president.
What does civic virtue mean?
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Citizens who do things for the good of the community.
Citizens who buy homes.
Citizens who pay taxes.
Citizens who do nothing to help their community.
According to the resources, what will happen if you do not complete a civic duty?
Select one:
You will be deported.
You will have to write a letter explaining why you didn’t.
You will lose your civic rights.
You will pay a fine or serve jail time.
When the Founding Fathers wrote the constitution, they provided for several civil rights. However, things were very different then. Which of the following is a civil right that was added to the Constitution after citizens protested against the government?
Select one:
freedom of the press
the right of all citizens to vote, no matter their gender or origin
the right to a trial by a jury of one’s peers
the right to bear arms
Every four years in the United States, the citizens elect a president. When does this federal election occur?
Select one:
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
the first Monday in November
November 9th
the last Saturday in November
The United States government is said to be “of, by, and for the people.” Which of the following civil rights is the best example of this saying?
Select one:
right to a trial
right to vote
freedom of religion
right to bear arms
What does the American right of the “franchise” mean?
Select one:
the right to free speech and freedom of religion
the right to run for office in a federal election
the right to vote
the right to own businesses
A right is guaranteed to citizens. A privilege is something you may be able to do, but it is not guaranteed. Which of the following is a privilege, not a right?
Select one:
getting a driver’s license
staying informed about local politics
going to whatever religious ceremony you choose
serving jury duty
