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Citizenship and Government

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Paying taxes is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

2.

Obeying the law is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

3.

Voting is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

4.

Having a trial by jury is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

5.

Registering with the Selective Service and serving in the military if needed is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

6.

Attending the church of your choice is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

7.

Speaking out against the government is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

8.

Being an informed citizen is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

9.

Respecting others' opinions and feelings is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

10.

Serving on a jury is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

11.

Publishing your opinion in the newspaper or online is

a)

a right

b)

a responsibility

c)

both a right and a responsibility

d)

neither a right nor a responsibility

12.

How could a person BEST show good citizenship?

a)

by reading history books

b)

by visiting national parks

c)

by voting in elections

d)

by listening to speeches

13.

What does the word "responsibilities" mean?

a)

It means freedoms protected by the government.

b)

It means be kind.

c)

It means things you are expected to do as a member of a community.

d)

It means to be reasonable when asking for help.

14.

Rights are...

a)

Only given to people who are over 18.

b)

Freedoms protected by the government

c)

Things you are expected to do as a member of a community.

d)

What you are given if you are kind.

15.

It is a citizen's responsibility to respect...

a)

other people's cultures

b)

other people's property

c)

other people's opinions

d)

All of the above

16.

Paying taxes is a citizen's responsibility. Taxes help pay for things that local government provide for us like:

a)

Malls

b)

Dentist Offices

c)

Fire and Police Protection

d)

Factories

17.

Voting is a Citizen's Responsibility. Which of the statements below is NOT true?

a)

You have to be at least 18 to vote.

b)

Voting gives us a chance to vote on our government leaders.

c)

People over 60 cannot vote.

d)

Voting gives us a chance to decide on important community issues.

18.

"She gave her opinion that every student should have a free lunch." This is an example of..

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom to a Fair Trial

19.

Select ALL the ways in a person who is NOT born in Jamaica may become a Jamaican citizen.

a)

adoption

b)

naturalization

c)

bribery

d)

marriage

e)

purchasing it

20.

Where do Members of Parliament meet to discuss the affairs of the nation?

a)

Devon House

b)

Kings House

c)

Vale Royal

d)

Gordon House

21.

There are _____ constituencies in jamaica.

a)

63

b)

55

c)

14

d)

3

22.

In which branch of government would police officers fall?

a)

Executive

b)

Judiciary

c)

Council

d)

Legislative

23.

How many branches does central government comprise?

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

24.

To which TWO groups does the prime Minister belong?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Cabinet

c)

Municipal Council

d)

The judiciary