Citizenship Unit Review Question Preview (ID: 43178)


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Which of the following describes a good citizen?
a) respects the democratic process
b) does not value the opinion of others
c) is not tolerant of people that are different
d) has no knowledge of our country's history and political process

Which of the following does NOT describe a good citizen?
a) participates in the community
b) works as part of a group
c) does not respect the opinion of others
d) uses good problem solving skills

What is the best way for a citizen to be informed?
a) Watch the news
b) Read articles on the internet
c) Read the newspaper
d) all of the above

Citizens are required to serve jury duty because_______________.
a) judges can't be trusted to be fair.
b) they need to learn about the court system.
c) it ensures that other citizens get a fair trial.
d) it helps with due process rights.

Why is the amendment process so complicated?
a) So no one could ever add anything to the Constitution.
b) Because the original document has no mistakes so it doesn't need to be changed.
c) Because the original writers wanted changes to be allowed, but only if enough people agreed.
d) It's really not that complicated.

Which example best illustrates a case in which a person's due process rights are NOT violated?
a) Police officers read a suspect his Miranda Rights before arresting him.
b) A suspect is forced to speak to police officers.
c) A person found not guilty is tried again for the same crime.
d) A person has to wait 5 years before they go to court after being arrested.

What right guarantees fair treatment from the government?
a) due process
b) right to free speech
c) right to petition
d) right to protest

The 14th Amendment says there must be _______________.
a) fair treatment by the federal government
b) fair treatment by the state and local governements
c) fair treatment by the president
d) fair treatment by the school

The 5th Amendment says there must be _____________________
a) fair treatment by the federal government
b) fair treatment by the state and local governments
c) fair treatment by the president
d) fair treatment by the school

_______________ of some group, such as states or conventions, must ratify an amendment.
a) 1/2
b) 2/3
c) 3/4
d) 3/5

_______ of some group, such as Congress or the states, must approve a proposal before it can become a law.
a) 1/2
b) 2/3
c) 3/4
d) 3/5

Citizens hold elected officials accountable when citizens _____________.
a) pay taxes
b) participate in government
c) serve on a jury
d) vote

Voting in elections is and example of the __________ of U.S. citizens.
a) right
b) responsibility
c) right and responsibility
d)

Jury duty is an example of the _______________ of U.S. citizens
a) rights
b) responsibilities
c) rights and responsibilities
d)

Obeying laws is and example of the ________________ of U.S. citizens.
a) right
b) responsibility
c) right and responsibility
d)

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