Midway Social Studies Review

Midway Social Studies Review

by MONICA LECHUGA

​Good citizenship characteristics

​-Truthfulness

-Respect for others

-Respect for yourself

Poll

Which is an example of being a good citizen?

• Flying a kite in the park with your friends

• Reading a book in your bedroom.

• Washing the dishes for your parents.

• Helping to carry a neighbor's groceries.

Fill in the Blank

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of citizenship best describes Thurgood Marshall?

• Equality and justice for all

• Participating in government by voting

• Serving on a jury

• Responsibility in daily life

​Educating oneself about the issues

• Reading about the candidate

• Writing letters to candidates

• Attending candidate rallies

Fill in the Blank

__________ is the study of the rights and duties of citizens.

Open Ended

What is volunteering?

Multiple Choice

Why do citizens volunteer in their community?

• Because they are required by community laws

• Because they want to improve the community.

• Because they receive payment for their service

• Because they are elected by the community

Poll

Which individual act of civil responsibility is shown?

• Obeying laws

• Serving the community

• Serving on a jury

• Voting in an election

Poll

What is the best thing to do if someone does not think an elected leader is doing a good job in office?

• Veto the laws the elected leader tries to pass.

• Ask the police to remove the elected leader from office

• Complain to a family member or friend.

• Vote for someone else in the next election.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why it is important for United States citizens to vote in elections?

• Voting is how United States government officials are chosen.

• Voting is how United States bills are passed into laws

• Voting is how United States citizens exercise free speech.

• Voting is how United States citizens exercise religious freedom.

Multiple Choice

A good citizen participates in government by educating themselves about the issues. What is the best way to educate yourself about the issues?

• By helping a neighbor carry groceries home from a store.

• By going to the theater with your friends to watch a movie.

• By reading the news to understand current events.

• By watching your favorite programs on television.

Multiple Choice

How does this reading show that the Red Cross serves the common good?

• They collect money from donors to earn income.

• They work to help others and meet their needs.

• They use volunteers to become more powerful.

• They collect food and sell it to those in need of it.