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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
jury duty
C
serving as a witness
D
registering for the draft
2) Which is NOT a civic responsibility?
A
serving on a jury
B
obeying the laws
C
voting in elections
D
owning property
3) What is one reason why citizen participation in the government is important?
A
Citizens can hold elected officials accountable for their actions and decisions.
B
Political and civil rights are made available only to citizens who participate in the government.
C
Elections are not official unless a minimum number of people vote.
D
The law requires citizens to vote in order to exercise their right to petition.
4) What percentage of each house of state legislatures must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to become law?
A
1/2
B
2/3
C
4/5
D
3/4
5) What percentage of the states ratifying convention must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to become law?
A
2/3
B
4/5
C
1/2
D
3/4
6) Which two amendments of the Constitution deal MOST directly with citizens’ rights to due process of law?
A
5th and 14th
B
2nd and 15th
C
7th and 14th
D
5th and 11th
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 establishes the social and political equality of US citizens.
C
It outlines social and political responsibilities 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
Two friends enter a legal dispute over a monetary loan that was not repaid.
B
Police officers force a crime suspect from his home and imprison him.
C
A crime suspect refuses to speak to police until her lawyer is present.
D
A convicted drunk driver is charged with criminal negligence for her actions.
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 not very difficult, so many amendments are added.
C
It is a difficult process, so the Constitution has not changed much in over 200 years.
D
The process to change the Constitution is easy, but few changes are made each year.
10) Which is the MOST negative effect resulting from citizens relying on the Internet as their only source of news?
A
Print media must reinvent themselves to survive in the marketplace.
B
They risk receiving unbalanced and inaccurate political coverage.
C
American citizens are unable to separate fact from fiction.
D
Newspapers and magazines must seek other ways to make a profit.
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 help change unfair state laws
B
to make sure that other citizens get fair trials
C
to teach other citizens about state courts
D
to suggest new laws for the local government
12) Actively participates in civic and community life.
A
Non-effective Citizenship
B
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
Non-effective Citizenship
B
Effective Citizenship
16) Has knowledge of the people and traditions that shape our communities.
A
Non-effective Citizenship
B
Effective Citizenship
17) Is intolerant of people from different cultural backgrounds.
A
Effective Citizenship
B
Non-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
Non-effective Citizenship
B
Effective Citizenship
20) What is the 15th amendment?
A
The voting age got lowered to 18.
B
All men are allowed regardless of race, color, and religion.
C
There is no longer a poll tax.
D
All women are allowed to vote.
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