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Civics & Diversity

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who has the job of making laws, carrying out laws, and deciding if laws have been broken?

a)

Schools

b)

Governments

c)

Parents

d)

Businesses

2.

The purpose of rules and laws is to --

a)

make people obey the President of the United States

b)

keep people safe and maintain order

c)

create new jobs for people

d)

have everyone believe the same things

3.

Virginia's government has decided that drivers must wear seatbelts. This is an example of a --

a)

value

b)

goal

c)

law

d)

rule

4.

A place where people live, work, and play is called a --

(a)  

5.

What form of government do we have in the United States?

a)

Free public government

b)

Monarchy with a king or queen

c)

Republican form of government

d)

Direct democracy

6.

What are three levels where government exists?

a)

In the community

b)

In the schools

c)

In the state

d)

In the nation

7.

Which four words are responsibilities of a good citizen?

a)

laziness

b)

honesty

c)

trustworthiness

d)

self-discipline

e)

self-reliance

8.

Antonio let Hannah borrow a pencil at school. To show good citizenship, Hannah should -

a)

break the pencil into two halves to share

b)

keep the pencil when she is finished with it

c)

lend the pencil to someone else

d)

take good care of the pencil and return it

9.

The main reason governments are necessary is because they -

a)

go out and catch law breakers

b)

protect the rights and property of people

c)

make children go to school

d)

make everyone do the same thing

10.

Which situation shows a person who is being trustworthy?

a)

Eliza gave the change back to her mother after buying ice cream at the ice cream truck.

b)

Carson lied to his teacher, saying he had completed the assignment.

c)

Miguel told his entire class the secret that his best friend told him.

11.

Which situation shows a person who is being self-reliant?

a)

Dexter waited for his mother to decide what he should wear to the ball game.

b)

Helena sat patiently at the table until a family member got her a cup of water.

c)

Alayna made herself and her little brother a sandwich.

12.

What is one benefit of cultural diversity in America?

a)

Furniture

b)

Cars

c)

Food

d)

Computers

13.

Which describes the American people?

a)

We are all from the same village in Europe.

b)

We listen to the same music and celebrate the same holidays.

c)

We come from different countries around the world.

d)

We eat the same foods and share the same customs.

14.

What are the four basic American principles?

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

voting

d)

Pursuit of happiness

e)

Equality under the law

15.

Cathy loves to eat pizza and pretzels. She loves to listen to jazz. Based on this information, which statement is true about Cathy?

a)

She takes part in the voting process.

b)

She enjoys the benefits of diversity.

c)

She works on community projects.

d)

She works as a school volunteer.