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WorksheetsCivics Unit 8: Citizenship and Civic Participation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is NOT a RESPSONSIBILITY of U.S. citizens?
Serving on a jury
Attending civic meetings
Voting in elections
Staying informed on important issues
Which of the following is NOT an OBLIGATION of U.S. citizens?
Paying taxes
Registering for the Selective Service
Serving on a jury
Voting in election
What is the main difference between a citizens obligations and their responsibilities?
An obligation is something a citizen MUST do and a responsibility is something they SHOULD do.
An obligation is something a citizen SHOULD do and a responsibility is something they MUST do.
Nothing; citizens must do both and can be punished if they do not.
Responsibilities of U.S. citizens are not important and can be ignored
Why is it important that all U.S. citizens do their civic responsibilities?
It says so in the Constitution
Because the U.S. is a Democracy and for a Democracy to work citizens have to participate in government.
They can be arrested or fined if they do not do them.
It is not important, that is why it is optional.
How do modern Democrats and Republicans view taxation?
Democrats tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Republicans.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases to support new social programs more than Democrats.
Democrats tend to favor tax decreases, while Republicans tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
Republicans tend to favor tax increases, while Democrats tend to favor keeping tax rates the same.
What protects citizens from being punished for an act that only became a crime after the act was committed?
The right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus
The unenumerated rights in the Ninth Amendment
The Constitution’s prohibition of ex post facto laws
The powers reserved to citizens by the Tenth Amendment
Which describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
To raise campaign funds for political parties
To influence public decision-making for the common good
To influence members of Congress on issues important to their interest group
To advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns
Below is a list of qualifications someone must meet in order to become a naturalized citizens of the United States.
-Take and pass a citizenship test
-Speak English
-Pledge their allegiance to the U.S.
-Be of good moral character (includes entering U.S. legally)
Which option is missing from the list?
Must live in the United States for the past five years.
Must make over $20,000 in income.
Must have a good history of paying their taxes on time.
Must have family members that are U.S. citizens.
Which of the political parties listed believes in MINIMAL interference from the government? *Emphasizes individual freedoms and rights above all.
Socialist
Communist
Green
Libertarian
What is a Party Platform?
Where a candidate stands to give speeches.
A description of the political party's views on issues and policy goals.
Type of campaigning done during a primary election.
Type of advertisement a candidate does during the election.
What is a Primary Election?
When candidates as elected; same thing a General Election.
An election for Governor's of an individual state.
When members of a political party vote to determine their party's nominee.
An election that takes place AFTER a General Election.
Which type of Primary Election does the State of Florida have? (Make sure you know what this means!)
Open Primary
Closed Primary
Party Primary
Neither; Florida does not do Primary Elections
Which vocabulary term means to see to influence a public official or politician on a policy issue?
Nominate
Campaign
Lobbying
Propaganda
What has been a negative impact of political parties on the American government?
Political parties offer alternatives and encourage debate.
Political parties offer opportunities for civic participation.
Divisions between parties often prevent the government from getting things done.
Political parties serve as useful bridges uniting members of the legislative and executive branches behind common goals.
Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 across the nation?
14th
15th
22nd
26th
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
13th
15th
18th
19th
Which amendment stated the no one can be denied the right to vote based on their race?
13th
14th
15th
21st
The rights citizens have in every step of the legal process when accused of a crime are known as what? (Hint: right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.)
Equal Protection rights
Due Process rights
Civil rights
Arraignment rights
Why do U.S. citizens have to pay taxes?
Taxes are used to provide government services
To make sure laws are up to date
U.S. citizens are not obligated to pay taxes
To stay informed on important issues
Which of the two major political parties believes it is the government's job to help provide services for citizens in need. (This increases the role of the federal government)
Republican
Democrat
