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CHAPTER 12 (Rights and Obligations of Citizens) P3

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What right do citizens have?

a)

attending public schools

b)

owning property

c)

holding a job

d)

Voting

2.

A citizen received the notification below in the mail.


What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

a)

getting a driver's license

b)

appearing for jury duty

c)

paying income tax

d)

registering to vote

3.

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

a)

planning a neighborhood recycling program

b)

participating in a neighborhood party

c)

completing homework on time

d)

visiting public libraries

4.

Look at the poster above and answer the following question.


What civic obligation is being addressed in the poster?

a)

Jury Duty

b)

Volunteering

c)

Paying Taxes

d)

Registering with the military

5.

Which amendment that defines citizenship, grants citizenship to former slaves, and defines voters as males at least 21 years of age?

a)

Amendment 2

b)

Amendment 14

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 1

6.

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

a)

Obeying the law

b)

Paying taxes

c)

Attending civic meetings

d)

Register for Selective Service

7.

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

a)

People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.

b)

People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms

c)

People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.

d)

People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.

8.

Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?

a)

to guarantee our right to confront witnesses

b)

to preseve constitutional limits on governmental power

c)

to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers

d)

to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus

9.
The list below identifies several activities. 
*  Attending a school board meeting
*  Voting in a primary election
*  Helping on a phone bank for a mayoral candidate
*  Putting a candidate's sign in your yard
*  Registering voters at a community college
What do these activities illustrate?
a)
Ways that citizens can run for political office
b)
opportunities for citizens to participate in national elections
c)
opportunities for citizens to influence political action committees
d)
ways in which citizens actively participate in the political process
10.
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?
a)
serve on a jury
b)
register for Selective Service
c)
vote in all national elections
d)
keep informed about national issues
11.
This sign was placed in public view by members of United Way. 
Which statement best describes the impact of such activities by private citizens?
a)
They enable volunteers to earn more money.
b)
They often lead to friction between volunteer groups.
c)
They increase government involvement in people's lives.
d)
They can make a positive difference in the lives of those they help. 
12.

An action that a person completes of their own free will is called a/an:

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

c)

Draft

d)

Tolerance

13.

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?

a)

Staying informed

b)

Saving money

c)

Spending money

d)

Serving on a jury

14.

What is a direct consequence of citizens not completing their responsibilities?

a)

A fine

b)

Jail

c)

Loss of voting rights

d)

The common good suffers

15.

Which of the following is an example of contributing to the common good?

a)

Advertising a physical therapy practice in the local newspaper

b)

Donating food to a food pantry for the poor

c)

Spending and afternoon working in your garden

d)

Writing a letter to a newspaper about a spelling mistake printed in a job ad

16.

An action that a person is required to perform is known as a/an:

a)

Draft

b)

Register

c)

Responsibility

d)

Obligation

17.

Which of the following is not a responsibility?

a)

Being tolerant of others

b)

Being informed about social issues

c)

Attending civic meetings

d)

Following the law

18.

Which of the following is not an obligation?

a)

Serving on a jury

b)

Paying taxes

c)

Running for office

d)

Attending school

19.

Which of the following refers to citizens voting in this country?

a)

Voting is a citizen duty.

b)

Voting is a citizen responsibility.

c)

Voting is a citizen obligation.

d)

Voting is a citizen volunteering for their community.

20.

Which of the following responsibilities should a citizen complete before they vote?

a)

Jury Duty

b)

Register for selective service

c)

Pay taxes

d)

Be informed on public issues

21.

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

a)

Obeying the law

b)

Paying taxes

c)

Attending civic meetings

d)

Register for Selective Service

22.

Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

a)

volunteering in the community

b)

attending civic meetings

c)

voting in elections

d)

paying taxes

23.

Members of a local teen center are disappointed with a state law that would create a curfew. The curfew would make it illegal for children to be out of their homes after 10:00 pm. Which of these actions would be a good way for the members of the teen center to oppose this law?

a)

stay out at night and break the law on purpose

b)

ignore the law and pretend they never heard about it

c)

convince people to sign a petition against the law

d)

hold a car wash to raise money for the teen center