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Civic Duties and Rights

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Prejudice means

a)

fair

b)

juicing ahead of time

c)

bias against something or someone

d)

judging after meeting someone

2.

Something a citizen MUST do.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

3.

Something a citizen SHOULD do.

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

4.

Something a citizen has the FREEDOM to do

a)

Right

b)

Duty

c)

Responsibility

5.

1. What are rights?

a)

a.Freedoms that are protected by laws

b)

b. Actions or duties we should do

c)

c. Freedoms that are not protected by laws

d)

d. Actions or duties we should not do

6.

2.Which one of the following is an

example of a right?

a)

a. Freedom of speech

b)

b. The opportunity to recycle

c)

c. School rules

d)

d. Fair treatment of others

7.

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

8.

If something is mandatory, that means it is __________.

a)

optional

b)

required

c)

voluntary

d)

legal

9.

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

a)

commune

b)

community

c)

civility

10.

Being informed means you __________.

a)

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

11.
Which of the following is a legal duty?
a)
Register and vote
b)
Hold elective office
c)
Keep informed about issues 
d)
Obey the law
12.
Civics is..
a)
Never having to say you are sorry
b)
Another word for History
c)
The study of rights and responsibilities of citzens
d)
The belief that children will inherent the earth
13.
Public schools will only exist if...
a)
Citizens pay their taxes
b)
Citizens are willing to serve on juries
c)
Your family is on the school board
d)
Your family votes in local elections 
14.
Which is an example of active civic participation?
a)
Inviting your neighbors to a BBQ
b)
Reading about famine in Africa
c)
Watching the president on the news
d)
Working in a soup kitchen
15.

If you're permitted to do something because you are qualified, you are _____________.

a)

elastic

b)

eligible

c)

elected

d)

elated