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TCI: Lesson 14: Citizenship and Participation TEST

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Every Citizen can vote. This is an example of a

a)

civil right

b)

ballot

c)

peaceful

2.

An event is _________ if it is done without hurting others or their property.

a)

register

b)

peaceful

c)

republic

3.

People vote by marking a ____________, or a form used during elections.

a)

peaceful

b)

ballot

c)

civil right

4.

A citizen can ______________, or sign up, to vote.

a)

ballot

b)

peaceful

c)

register

5.

A _________ is a type of government in which citizens elect their leaders.

a)

peaceful

b)

register

c)

republic

6.

Why do community leaders hold an event like a "public meeting"?

a)

to tell people what to do

b)

to learn what people think

c)

to vote for a different mayor

7.

Why do people stand in a line at a public meeting?

a)

to take turns speaking

b)

to yell at each other

c)

to pay their money

8.

Why do people have peaceful demonstrations?

a)

to keep other people from voting

b)

to have fun with their families

c)

to let other people know about a problem

9.

A candidate is someone who

a)

picks up litter.

b)

talks to people.

c)

wants to be elected.

10.

What is one way the students at Alf's school got ready for the mock election?

a)

They registered to vote.

b)

They tore up their ballots.

c)

They appeared on television.

11.

Why couldn't the students vote in the real election?

a)

They were too young.

b)

They had paper ballots.

c)

They forgot to register.

12.

A republic is a type of government in which

a)

laws do not exist.

b)

citizens elect their leaders.

c)

leaders have all the power.

13.

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?

a)

to vote in elections.

b)

to volunteer.

c)

to talk to people.

14.

How can voters stay informed on issues?

a)

They can read the news.

b)

They can watch cartoons.

c)

They can go outside and play.

15.

Who can go to a public meeting?

a)

children

b)

registered voters

c)

elected leaders

d)

all of the above

16.

Why do towns have public meetins before making big decisions?

a)

to find out what people think

b)

to keep important information a secret

c)

to make decisions faster

17.

It is important for people to speak out at public meetings so that they can

a)

correctly fill out voting ballots.

b)

have a voice in their community.

c)

make all the important decisions.

18.

A gathering where people show how they feel is called a

a)

ballot

b)

civil right

c)

demonstration

d)

slogan

19.

What are civil rights?

a)

rights that are only enjoyed by elected leaders

b)

rights that are only enjoyed by registered voters

c)

rights that ALL citizens of the United States enjoy

20.

Why did many people take part in civil rights marches in the 1950s and 1960s?

a)

Many women were still denied the right to vote.

b)

Many African Americans were denied equal rights.

c)

Many Native Americans were denied citizenship.

21.

What is a candidate?

a)

any person who has a job

b)

a person who is running for office

c)

a person sho votes in elections

22.

In order to vote, you must be

a)

be over 18 years old

b)

be registered to vote

c)

be a citizen of the United States

d)

all of the above

23.

People mark their ballots in small booths when voting so that people

a)

can create their own laws.

b)

cannot see how you are voting.

c)

can keep their identity a secret

24.

Which are the three branches of the national government?

a)

Executive, the mayor, and the president

b)

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

c)

The fire department, The police, the mayor

25.

What is a responsibility of the legislative branch?

a)

to veto bills

b)

to create laws for the nation

c)

to hold trials

26.

The president of the United States can serve up to two terms if they are elected twice. How many years would two terms be?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

8 years

27.

Who pays taxes?

a)

citizens

b)

children

c)

only teachers and parents