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Unit 1

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside"

This excerpt is from which Amendment?

a)

15

b)

13

c)

14

d)

12

2.

WHICH TITLE WOULD BEST COMPLETE THIS CHART?

Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles

Be at least 18 years old

Take the Oath of Allegiance

a)

Voter registration process

b)

Presidential nomination process

c)

Congressional nomination process

d)

Naturalization process

3.

Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the STATES?

a)

14

b)

12

c)

15

d)

13

4.

Evan wears a shirt to school that displays the slogan, "I support equal rights for unicorns?" By wearing this shirt to express his opinion, Evan is using his first amendment freedom of:

a)

religion

b)

press

c)

speech

d)

assembly

5.

Which of the following is NOT a freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment?

a)

Press

b)

Suffrage

c)

Assembly

d)

Petiition

6.

In Williamsburg, VA, a group held a meeting to discuss supporting a candidate who was running for mayor. Which constitutional right allowed this meeting to take place?

a)

right to trial by jury

b)

right to freedom of assembly

c)

right to vote

d)

right to freedom of the press

7.

Citizens petition their legislator about the plans to build a shopping center near their homes. These citizens are protected by which amendment?

a)

tenth

b)

fourth

c)

ninth

d)

first

8.

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition are found in which amendment?

a)

1st

b)

8th

c)

14th

d)

5th

9.

The idea that newspapers have a right to criticize the government is known as freedom of

a)

speech

b)

press

c)

assembly

d)

economy

10.

Obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving on a jury are examples of a citizen's

a)

responsibilities

b)

liberties

c)

duties

d)

individual rights

11.

Filling out the registration form for military service when you turn age 18 is a

a)

duty

b)

responsibility

12.

Which TWO of the following are examples of the duties of citizens?

a)

registering to vote

b)

serving on a jury when requested

c)

driving the speed limit

d)

volunteering at an animal shelter

13.

Which civic action is a duty of U.S. citizens?

a)

supporting a political party

b)

volunteering

c)

voting

d)

serving on a jury

14.

Failure to _________ could result in legal consequences.

a)

hold elected office

b)

help with political campaign

c)

pay income tax

d)

register to vote

15.

Mary buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?

a)

influencing government actions

b)

communicating with government officials

c)

participating in a political campaign

d)

staying informed of current issues

16.

How does a civic responsibility differ from civic duty?

a)

Failure to perform a civic duty can have legal consequences

b)

only elected officials can perform civic duties

c)

a civic duty is a type of civic responsibility

d)

citizens are required to carry out civic responsibilities

17.

Writing a letter to the state governor to try to influence his decision on a new state law is a civic ______

a)

duty

b)

responsibility

18.

Registering to vote on your 18th birthday is a civic _____

a)

duty

b)

responsibility

19.

Volunteering to help in a home for the aged, writing a letter to a newspaper expressing concern about a dangerous road intersection, helping to check in voters at the polls on election day are examples of

a)

requirements for naturalization

b)

citizens' duties

c)

ways citizens can participate in community service

20.

Turning off your cell phone in a movie theater is an example of which good citizen trait?

a)

trustworthiness

b)

patriotism

c)

courtesy and respect

d)

accountability and self-reliance

21.

Lexi gets herself up each morning and fixes her own breakfast. Which personal trait of a good citizen is she demonstrating?

a)

self-reliance

b)

patriotism

c)

honesty

22.

Aiden always drives the speed limit. This is an example of which personal character trait?

a)

patriotism

b)

responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance

c)

courtesy and respect for the rights of others

d)

respect for the law

23.

Paige is an 8th grade student who volunteers to tutor at a local elementary school. What is Paige demonstrating?

a)

civic duty

b)

community rights

c)

community service

d)

civic rights