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WorksheetsChapter 3: Ohio as America
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Serving in the military is one way we can influence and participate in our national government.
Ture
False
Civic participation is the way we involve ourselves in our _____________________.
school
community
government
social studies
Negotiating is an important part of compromise, and is to reach an agreement between two parties,
True
False
Which of the following are ways people can show civic participation in their community? Select all that apply.
Training to become a volunteer firefighter
Organizing a neighborhood watch program
Baking pies for a charity auction
Eating food at a festival or parade
I believe President Obama was a great president.
Fact
Opinion
Ohio became a state in 1803.
Fact
Opinion
Snicker bars are the best candy bars.
Fact
Opinion
If a committee of 15 people are negotiating a budget, how many votes would be a majority?
22
7.5
15
8
Which of the following is a way for citizens to participate in and influence their government? (Check ALL that apply)
Voting
Writing a letter to a local representative
Wearing your seatbelt
Signing a petition
Serving in the military
Which of the following is a right and NOT a responsibility?
Paying taxes
Freedom of Religion
Serving on a jury
Signing up for the military
Obeying the laws
Select TWO rights we have as United States citizens.
Citizens have the right to speak about their opinions, feelings, and ideas.
Citizens have the right to practice whatever religion they choose.
Citizens have the right to sign up for military service.
Citizens have the right to serve on a jury.
Citizens have the right to obey the laws.
Why is civic participation important?
To influence and participate in our government
To fulfill your responsibility as a citizen
To improve the community and make it better for everyone
To make reasoned and informed decisions
To reject or say no to a bill
fact
fire
veto
deny
The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution
First Amendment
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
An entitlement to something that is given to all citizens
right
responsibilities
choice
law
Duties all citizens must perform
right
civic participation
responsibilities
A group of people that live in the same area such as a town, or city
citizen
moderator
political party
community
A rule made by the government
law
petition
Bill of Rights
fact
a number of votes that is greater than half the total
compromise
reasoned decision
majority
to discuss something to reach an agreement
negotiate
compromise
reasoned decision
