WorksheetsTCI: Lesson 14: Citizenship and Participation TEST
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Every Citizen can vote. This is an example of a
civil right
ballot
peaceful
An event is _________ if it is done without hurting others or their property.
register
peaceful
republic
People vote by marking a ____________, or a form used during elections.
peaceful
ballot
civil right
A citizen can ______________, or sign up, to vote.
ballot
peaceful
register
A _________ is a type of government in which citizens elect their leaders.
peaceful
register
republic
Why do community leaders hold an event like a "public meeting"?
to tell people what to do
to learn what people think
to vote for a different mayor
Why do people stand in a line at a public meeting?
to take turns speaking
to yell at each other
to pay their money
Why do people have peaceful demonstrations?
to keep other people from voting
to have fun with their families
to let other people know about a problem
A candidate is someone who
picks up litter.
talks to people.
wants to be elected.
What is one way the students at Alf's school got ready for the mock election?
They registered to vote.
They tore up their ballots.
They appeared on television.
Why couldn't the students vote in the real election?
They were too young.
They had paper ballots.
They forgot to register.
A republic is a type of government in which
laws do not exist.
citizens elect their leaders.
leaders have all the power.
Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?
to vote in elections.
to volunteer.
to talk to people.
How can voters stay informed on issues?
They can read the news.
They can watch cartoons.
They can go outside and play.
Who can go to a public meeting?
children
registered voters
elected leaders
all of the above
Why do towns have public meetins before making big decisions?
to find out what people think
to keep important information a secret
to make decisions faster
It is important for people to speak out at public meetings so that they can
correctly fill out voting ballots.
have a voice in their community.
make all the important decisions.
A gathering where people show how they feel is called a
ballot
civil right
demonstration
slogan
What are civil rights?
rights that are only enjoyed by elected leaders
rights that are only enjoyed by registered voters
rights that ALL citizens of the United States enjoy
Why did many people take part in civil rights marches in the 1950s and 1960s?
Many women were still denied the right to vote.
Many African Americans were denied equal rights.
Many Native Americans were denied citizenship.
What is a candidate?
any person who has a job
a person who is running for office
a person sho votes in elections
In order to vote, you must be
be over 18 years old
be registered to vote
be a citizen of the United States
all of the above
People mark their ballots in small booths when voting so that people
can create their own laws.
cannot see how you are voting.
can keep their identity a secret
Which are the three branches of the national government?
Executive, the mayor, and the president
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
The fire department, The police, the mayor
What is a responsibility of the legislative branch?
to veto bills
to create laws for the nation
to hold trials
The president of the United States can serve up to two terms if they are elected twice. How many years would two terms be?
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who pays taxes?
citizens
children
only teachers and parents
