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Chapter 3: Ohio as America

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Serving in the military is one way we can influence and participate in our national government.

a)

Ture

b)

False

2.

Civic participation is the way we involve ourselves in our _____________________.

a)

school

b)

community

c)

government

d)

social studies

3.

Negotiating is an important part of compromise, and is to reach an agreement between two parties,

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following are ways people can show civic participation in their community? Select all that apply.

a)

Training to become a volunteer firefighter

b)

Organizing a neighborhood watch program

c)

Baking pies for a charity auction

d)

Eating food at a festival or parade

5.

I believe President Obama was a great president.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

6.

Ohio became a state in 1803.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

7.

Snicker bars are the best candy bars.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

8.

If a committee of 15 people are negotiating a budget, how many votes would be a majority?

a)

22

b)

7.5

c)

15

d)

8

9.

Which of the following is a way for citizens to participate in and influence their government? (Check ALL that apply)

a)

Voting

b)

Writing a letter to a local representative

c)

Wearing your seatbelt

d)

Signing a petition

e)

Serving in the military

10.

Which of the following is a right and NOT a responsibility?

a)

Paying taxes

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Serving on a jury

d)

Signing up for the military

e)

Obeying the laws

11.

Select TWO rights we have as United States citizens.

a)

Citizens have the right to speak about their opinions, feelings, and ideas.

b)

Citizens have the right to practice whatever religion they choose.

c)

Citizens have the right to sign up for military service.

d)

Citizens have the right to serve on a jury.

e)

Citizens have the right to obey the laws.

12.

Why is civic participation important?

a)

To influence and participate in our government

b)

To fulfill your responsibility as a citizen

c)

To improve the community and make it better for everyone

d)

To make reasoned and informed decisions

13.

To reject or say no to a bill

a)

fact

b)

fire

c)

veto

d)

deny

14.

The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution

a)

First Amendment

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

United States Constitution

15.

An entitlement to something that is given to all citizens

a)

right

b)

responsibilities

c)

choice

d)

law

16.

Duties all citizens must perform

a)

right

b)

civic participation

c)

responsibilities

17.

A group of people that live in the same area such as a town, or city

a)

citizen

b)

moderator

c)

political party

d)

community

18.

A rule made by the government

a)

law

b)

petition

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

fact

19.

a number of votes that is greater than half the total

a)

compromise

b)

reasoned decision

c)

majority

20.

to discuss something to reach an agreement

a)

negotiate

b)

compromise

c)

reasoned decision