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WorksheetsGood Citizen
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 55mins
volunteering with the local animal shelter
Yes
No
throwing rocks at cars driving by
Yes
No
helping take care of a community garden
Yes
No
not voting in local elections
Yes
No
throwing trash out the car window
Yes
No
donating food to the local food pantry
Yes
No
being kind
Yes
No
leaving trash on the ground
Yes
No
telling the truth
Yes
No
being disrespectful to others
Yes
No
doing the right thing
Yes
No
Keeping your community clean
Yes
No
showing fairness
Yes
No
treating people equally
Yes
No
using polite words
Yes
No
holding the door open for someone
Yes
No
being helpful
Yes
No
treating people with kindness
Yes
No
being rude to others
Yes
No
Ø Jury Duty
Ø Paying Taxes
Ø Promising to Defend the Nation
Ø Attending School (up to age 16)
What are these?
How could a person BEST show good citizenship?
by reading history books
by visiting national parks
by voting in elections
by listening to speeches
Which of he following is one of the MAIN responsibilities of a citizen?
picking up litter
obeying the law
washing the dishes
running for public office
Why is following the law a responsibility of good citizens?
Breaking the law can result in punishment.
The U.S. Congress passes laws for citizens.
Following the law helps keep everyone safe.
Anyone who does not follow the law cannot vote.
Good Citizens are concerned about the _____ of all members of the community
the status of all members of the community
the opinion of all members of the community
the welfare of all members of the community
the wealth of all members of the community
The criminal act of vandalism is an example of the failure to fulfill which of these four citizen responsibilities?
Be informed and vote.
Participate in your community and government.
Respect the rights and property of others.
Respect differing opinions and ways of life.
Which type of service project would help promote the common good?
planning a neighborhood recycling program
participating in a neighborhood party
completing homework on time
visiting public libraries
Which of the following services are paid for by taxes collected from residents?
banks and private businesses
roads, schools, hospitals, and parks
delivery services, taxis, and the postal service
the growing and shipping of food from farms
How do citizens elect leaders for our government?
pay taxes
follow laws
vote
volunteer
How can a citizen help make their community a better place to live?
volunteer
travel
watch tv
read
What is civic virtue?
Caring more about the common good than about what is good for a single person.
Caring more about yourself than others.
Not caring what other people think.
Having rights.
Which of the following shows a good deed?
Which of the following shows a good deed?
How many Bill of Rights are there?
9
10
2
49
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to put people in jail
to protect our basic human rights
to make us smarter
Choose all of the following that are rights for citizens under the Bill of Rights.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Right to Bear Arms
Right to Rob a Bank
A good citizen ___________________________.
helps others
litters
follows the rules
is trustworthy and honest
Which actions of a good citizen take place at school?
Raise your hand to speak
Complete your classwork
Always do your chores
Does not run down the hallways
Which actions of a good citizen take place at home?
Help your parents
Clean your room
Follow the classroom rules
Follow the laws.
Which actions of a good citizen take place in the community?
Do not litter on the streets
Sit quietly in a movie theater
Use manners while eating in a restaurant
Follow the laws
Maria walks down the hallway and drops her books. Her friend stops to pick them up. What could be the effect?
Maria feels happy and thanks her friend.
Maria gets upset that someone would help her.
Maria ignores her friend.
Mrs. M's class is in line for lunch. Lucy shoves Danny who falls and bumps into another classmate. What could be the effect?
The line is able to move safely through the hallway.
Danny and the other students could get hurt.
Lucy keeps walking through the lunch line.
Mia sees some garbage on the ground while on her walk. Mia doesn't pick it up and keeps walking. What could be the effect? Check all the right answers.
An animal might eat the garbage
Someone may slip on the garbage and get hurt
Mia feels happy that she left the garbage for someone else to pick up
The garbage could be blown into other parts of the community
A community is _______________________________________.
a person, place or thing
a place where people work, live and play together
a person who makes responsible choices
A citizen is someone who ___________________________.
lives in a community
travels
does not go to school or work
How are these girls being good citizens?
They are donating to help others.
They are throwing food away.
They are helping animals.
How is this child being a good citizen?
The child is making a mess.
The child is being responsible and putting their toys away.
The child is not sharing.
How is this boy being a good citizen?
He is helping an older woman cross the street.
He is being unsafe.
He is not following the laws.
Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen?
Complaining about problems without offering solutions
Respecting others' opinions, even if they are different from your own
Ignoring community rules and doing whatever you want
Only helping others when you get something in return
Which of the following best describes a social contract?
A written agreement between two friends to share their lunch
An unspoken agreement among members of a community to follow rules and behave in a way that benefits everyone
A contract signed by students to promise they will do their homework
A legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a country
During a group project in class, what should Luna do to be a good citizen?
cooperate and listen to others when they are speaking
talk when others are talking
argue with others
giggle and whisper to a friend while someone else is speaking
What is an important behavior for Sam to demonstrate during a group assignment?
actively participate and respect others' ideas
interrupt others frequently
disregard teammates' opinions
make jokes while others are presenting
Bob likes to take his dog for a walk in the park. He makes sure his dog is always on a leash. He wants to be sure that his pet and others are safe. Is Bob demonstrating citizenship?
Yes
No
Molly likes to go for runs in the park. She throws her water bottle at the trash can when she is finished with it, but it lands on the ground next to the can. She doesn't want to stop her run, and she figures it is close enough to the rest of the trash.
Is Molly demonstrating citizenship?
Yes
No
During a community clean-up event, what should Alex do to be considered a good citizen?
complain about the mess without helping
ignore the event and stay home
actively participate and help pick up trash
litter more to make the event necessary
Emma is at a public library. What action would make her a good citizen?
write in the library books
return books on time and keep noise levels low
talk loudly on her phone
leave books scattered on tables
A legally recognized member of a country is a ...
Which of the following are U.S. citizens?
Anyone born in a U.S. state
Anyone who goes through Naturalization
Anyone who has at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen
Anyone born in a U.S. territory
To be a U.S. citizen, BOTH of your parents need to be U.S. citizens.
True
False
If people can trust you to do the right thing, no matter the situation
Responsibility
Reliability
Courtesy
Trustworthiness
Respecting the rights of others, and being helpful.
Accountability
Reliability
Courtesy
Naturalization
Showing love and devotion to one's country.
Naturalization
Patriotism
Citizen
Honesty
To always do the right thing, even when noone is watching. To always do your best.
Responsibility
Trustworthiness
Accountability
Patriotism
Telling the truth is your first response to answering any question or dilemma. You don’t Lie.
Self-reliance
Honesty
Courtesy
Citizen
Being responsible to someone or for some activity. You are being counted on.
Trustworthiness
Honesty
Courtesy
Accountability
The ability to take care of yourself. Personal Independence.
Honesty
Self-reliance
Patriotism
Accountability
If someone is born in a U.S. territory, they are automatically a citizen.
True
False
When you turn in your homework on time, you are showing..
Honesty
Responsibility
Patriotism
Respect for the law
A U.S. citizen can be someone who goes through
Naturalization
Being helpful is an example of which trait of a good citizen?
Courtesy
Trustworthiness
Self-reliance
When your parents drive the speed limit which trait of good citizens are they modeling?
courtesy
respect for the law
patriotism
self-reliance
Returning a wallet you picked up in the grocery store would be an example of ____________.
courtesy
accountability
honesty
patriotism
Select EACH way to display effective participation in civic life.
expressing a position
devising and implementing a plan
analyzing information from a variety of sources
voting
Running for class president would be an example of _________.
honesty
respect for the rights of others
participating in the school
patriotism
Reciting the pledge of allegiance is an example of ______________.
respect for the law
responsibility
expressing an opinion
patriotism
Completing research for a school project would be the best example of _____________.
analyzing information from a variety of sources
respect for the law
respect for the rights of others
Which term is NOT a synonym for responsibility ?
accountability
self-reliance
irresponsible
In the picture, Patricia is .....
helping a neighbour.
feeding a dog.
littering the street.
recycling.
