Civics - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What is the best definition of Civics?

the study of the rights and duties of citizenship.

the study of the rights and duties of the clergy.

the study of the rights and duties of media.

the study of the rights and duties of warfare.

2.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

It helps businesses find and train new employees

It addresses local needs and serves the public good

It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers

It removes the national government's duty to improve society

3.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?

Alyssa

Ranjan

Carla

Rick

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

states' rights

freedom of religion

freedom of the press

separation of powers

5.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Every American citizen gets to enjoy the rights guaranteed by the ______________________.

Declaration of Independence

U.S. Constitution

Emancipation Proclamation

Articles of Confederation

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The first 10 Amendments in the US Constitution are known as the ______________________.

Halifax Resolves

Bill of Rights

Jim Crow laws

Suffrage Amendments

7.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The _______Amendment to the US Constitution expanded the definition to include anyone that was born in the United States.

13th

14th

15th

19th

8.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which is not an example of a civic responsibility?

paying taxes

going to church

obeying the law

serving on juries

9.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Citizens in communist societies are expected to actively participate in government.

TRUE

FALSE

10.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Voting is______________________ responsibility in a democratic government.

an encouraged

a mandatory

a nonessential

an unimportant

11.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

In a democracy where does its power come from?

the president

the people

the legislators

the courts

12.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Being an informed citizen does not have an impact on how government works.

TRUE

FALSE

13.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?

Immigration

Assimilation

Urbanization

Naturalization

14.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What is one requirement in order to become a citizen of the United States?

Be related to a US citizen.

Be able to pass a citizenship test

Be able to pass a health exam

Be prepare to join the military

15.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Registering to vote, voting at all government levels,
attending government meetings, signing a petition, and contacting representatives are all protected by which Constitutional Amendment?

1st

2nd

13th

14th

16.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are all related to ________.

terrorism

suffrage

federalism

integration

17.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which is not a requirement to vote in the United States?

You must be a citizen with no felonies.

You must be registered to vote

You must be at least 18 years of age

You must have a valid driver's license

18.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Most elections take place the Tuesday after the first Monday in _______________.

September

October

November

December

19.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

You don't have to physically be present to cast your vote.

TRUE

FALSE

20.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Voting allows decisions to be made based on:

What a few people want

The needs of a small minority

The opinion of the majority

What the President thinks best

21.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What might happen if you decide not to vote?

The government will force you to go and vote.

You will be fined and face possible jail time.

You'll give up your say in how government is run.

Your citizenship will be taken away for one year.

22.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which of the following people might not be allowed to vote?

Someone who is out of the country on election day.

Someone who is only 18 years of age.

A citizen whose parents were born outside of the U.S.

A person who has not registered ahead of time.

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