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Test Description: Citizenship test
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1) Which of these civic responsibilities is specifically established as a legal requirement in the US Constitution?
A
paying taxes
B
registering for the draft
C
jury duty
D
serving as a witness
2) Which is NOT a civic responsibility?
A
voting in elections
B
obeying the laws
C
owning property
D
serving on a jury
3) What is one reason why citizen participation in the government is important?
A
The law requires citizens to vote in order to exercise their right to petition.
B
Elections are not official unless a minimum number of people vote.
C
Citizens can hold elected officials accountable for their actions and decisions.
D
Political and civil rights are made available only to citizens who participate in the government.
4) What percentage of each house of state legislatures must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to become law?
A
4/5
B
3/4
C
1/2
D
2/3
5) What percentage of the states ratifying convention must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to become law?
A
3/4
B
1/2
C
4/5
D
2/3
6) Which two amendments of the Constitution deal MOST directly with citizens’ rights to due process of law?
A
5th and 14th
B
5th and 11th
C
2nd and 15th
D
7th and 14th
7) In which way does the due process clause BEST represent the spirit and goals of the US Bill of Rights?
A
It protects citizens’ rights against government mistreatment.
B
It outlines social and political responsibilities of US citizens.
C
It establishes the social and political equality of US citizens.
D
It protects states’ rights against the federal government.
8) Which of these situations BEST illustrates a case in which the due process of law is violated?
A
A crime suspect refuses to speak to police until her lawyer is present.
B
Police officers force a crime suspect from his home and imprison him.
C
A convicted drunk driver is charged with criminal negligence for her actions.
D
Two friends enter a legal dispute over a monetary loan that was not repaid.
9) Which statement BEST describes the purpose of the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution?
A
Even though it is not easy, many amendments are added each year.
B
It is a difficult process, so the Constitution has not changed much in over 200 years.
C
The process to change the Constitution is easy, but few changes are made each year.
D
It is not very difficult, so many amendments are added.
10) Which is the MOST negative effect resulting from citizens relying on the Internet as their only source of news?
A
Newspapers and magazines must seek other ways to make a profit.
B
Print media must reinvent themselves to survive in the marketplace.
C
American citizens are unable to separate fact from fiction.
D
They risk receiving unbalanced and inaccurate political coverage.
11) A jury is a group of people from a community that makes a decision in a court case. Every citizen is asked to serve on a jury at some point. Why should citizens serve on juries?
A
to make sure that other citizens get fair trials
B
to suggest new laws for the local government
C
to teach other citizens about state courts
D
to help change unfair state laws
12) Actively participates in civic and community life.
A
Effective Citizenship
B
Non-effective Citizenship
13) Does not exhibit knowledge of our nation's founding documents, civic institutions, or political processes.
A
Effective Citizenship
B
Non-effective Citizenship
14) Does not value the opinions of others.
A
Non-effective Citizenship
B
Effective Citizenship
15) Embraces core democratic values.
A
Effective Citizenship
B
Non-effective Citizenship
16) Has knowledge of the people and traditions that shape our communities.
A
Effective Citizenship
B
Non-effective Citizenship
17) Is intolerant of people from different cultural backgrounds.
A
Non-effective Citizenship
B
Effective Citizenship
18) Uses effective decision- making and problem-solving skills.
A
Effective Citizenship
B
Non-effective Citizenship
19) Works collaboratively as part of a group.
A
Effective Citizenship
B
Non-effective Citizenship
20) What is the 15th amendment?
A
The voting age got lowered to 18.
B
All women are allowed to vote.
C
All men are allowed regardless of race, color, and religion.
D
There is no longer a poll tax.
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