WorksheetsCitizenship and Government
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 15mins
Paying taxes is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Obeying the law is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Voting is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Having a trial by jury is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Registering with the Selective Service and serving in the military if needed is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Attending the church of your choice is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Speaking out against the government is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Being an informed citizen is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Respecting others' opinions and feelings is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Serving on a jury is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
Publishing your opinion in the newspaper or online is
a right
a responsibility
both a right and a responsibility
neither a right nor a responsibility
How could a person BEST show good citizenship?
by reading history books
by visiting national parks
by voting in elections
by listening to speeches
What does the word "responsibilities" mean?
It means freedoms protected by the government.
It means be kind.
It means things you are expected to do as a member of a community.
It means to be reasonable when asking for help.
Rights are...
Only given to people who are over 18.
Freedoms protected by the government
Things you are expected to do as a member of a community.
What you are given if you are kind.
It is a citizen's responsibility to respect...
other people's cultures
other people's property
other people's opinions
All of the above
Paying taxes is a citizen's responsibility. Taxes help pay for things that local government provide for us like:
Malls
Dentist Offices
Fire and Police Protection
Factories
Voting is a Citizen's Responsibility. Which of the statements below is NOT true?
You have to be at least 18 to vote.
Voting gives us a chance to vote on our government leaders.
People over 60 cannot vote.
Voting gives us a chance to decide on important community issues.
"She gave her opinion that every student should have a free lunch." This is an example of..
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom to a Fair Trial
Select ALL the ways in a person who is NOT born in Jamaica may become a Jamaican citizen.
adoption
naturalization
bribery
marriage
purchasing it
Where do Members of Parliament meet to discuss the affairs of the nation?
Devon House
Kings House
Vale Royal
Gordon House
There are _____ constituencies in jamaica.
63
55
14
3
In which branch of government would police officers fall?
Executive
Judiciary
Council
Legislative
How many branches does central government comprise?
6
5
4
3
To which TWO groups does the prime Minister belong?
House of Representatives
Cabinet
Municipal Council
The judiciary
