Civics Review #1

Mike drives the speed limit to work and stops completely at stop signs and red lights. What personal trait is Mike displaying?

After the primary elections, the Republicans chose Mitt Romney to represent them as their candidate in the 2012 election. What function of political parties were they completing?

What amendment says that all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state where they reside?

Barack Obama holds the elective office. People participated in his campaign and voted for him. These are all examples of -

The Republicans make sure that Barack Obama does not do anything unconstitutional or illegal. What function of political parties are they completing?

John is upset that the government is raising taxes. He decides to go to whitehouse.gov and creates a complaint that other citizens can electronically sign. What first amendment freedom is John using?

Mr. Dachille missed two weeks of class because he had to serve on a jury during a criminal court case. Mr. Dachille was fulfilling a -

Amy went to a protest, with 200 other people, in front of the white house to try to get the government to end the war in Iraq. What first amendment freedom was she using?

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