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Which of these civic responsibilities is specifically established as a legal requirement in the US Constitution?
a) jury duty
b) paying taxes
c) serving as a witness
d) registering for the draft

Which is NOT a civic responsibility?
a) owning property
b) obeying the laws
c) serving on a jury
d) voting in elections

What is one reason why citizen participation in the government is important?
a) Elections are not official unless a minimum number of people vote.
b) The law requires citizens to vote in order to exercise their right to petition.
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.

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) 3/4
d) 4/5

What percentage of the states ratifying convention must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to become law?
a) 1/2
b) 2/3
c) 3/4
d) 4/5

Which two amendments of the Constitution deal MOST directly with citizens’ rights to due process of law?
a) 5th and 11th
b) 2nd and 15th
c) 5th and 14th
d) 7th and 14th

In which way does the due process clause BEST represent the spirit and goals of the US Bill of Rights?
a) It protects states’ rights against the federal government.
b) It protects citizens’ rights against government mistreatment.
c) It establishes the social and political equality of US citizens.
d) It outlines social and political responsibilities of US citizens.

Which of these situations BEST illustrates a case in which the due process of law is violated?
a) Police officers force a crime suspect from his home and imprison him.
b) A crime suspect refuses to speak to police until her lawyer is present.
c) Two friends enter a legal dispute over a monetary loan that was not repaid.
d) A convicted drunk driver is charged with criminal negligence for her actions.

Which statement BEST describes the purpose of the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution?
a) It is not very difficult, so many amendments are added.
b) Even though it is not easy, many amendments are added each year.
c) The process to change the Constitution is easy, but few changes are made each year.
d) It is a difficult process, so the Constitution has not changed much in over 200 years.

Which is the MOST negative effect resulting from citizens relying on the Internet as their only source of news?
a) American citizens are unable to separate fact from fiction.
b) Newspapers and magazines must seek other ways to make a profit.
c) They risk receiving unbalanced and inaccurate political coverage.
d) Print media must reinvent themselves to survive in the marketplace.

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 teach other citizens about state courts
c) to suggest new laws for the local government
d) to make sure that other citizens get fair trials

Actively participates in civic and community life.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

Does not exhibit knowledge of our nation's founding documents, civic institutions, or political processes.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

Does not value the opinions of others.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

Embraces core democratic values.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

Has knowledge of the people and traditions that shape our communities.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

Is intolerant of people from different cultural backgrounds.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

Uses effective decision- making and problem-solving skills.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

Works collaboratively as part of a group.
a) Effective Citizenship
b) Non-effective Citizenship
c)
d)

What is the 15th amendment?
a) All men are allowed regardless of race, color, and religion.
b) All women are allowed to vote.
c) There is no longer a poll tax.
d) The voting age got lowered to 18.

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