Civics Unit1 - Section 1 & 2

The study of what it means to be a responsible and active citizen of your country

• World Cultures

• Citizen

• Civics

• Government

the organizations, institutions, and individuals who exercise authority as a political unit over a group of people

• World Cultures

• Citizen

• Civics

• Government

a legally recognized member of the country

• World Cultures

• Citizen

• Civics

• Government

What is NOT a responsibility of a citizen?

• work for a political party

• be informed (on politicians and their platforms)

• know how your government works

• getting your drivers' license

What can happen if a public official does not do their job properly?

• They can be voted out

• They get promoted

• They cry

• They are put on trial

The U.S. government and the American way of life are based on the ideals of

• Freedom

• Equality

• Equity

• Land

Which is NOT a quality of a good citizen?

• Respect and obey the law

• Tax Evasion

• use natural resources wisely

• Respect individual differences

Answer explanation

Tax Evasion is not good! Don't be like Uncle Woody!!!!!!

U.S. citizens are all are all guaranteed the same rights and freedoms. They are protected by...

• the community

• the president

• the law

• the Secretary of Defense

What is a duty of a U.S. citizen? (something you HAVE to do)

• be informed

• School

• Run for office

• Vote

The concept of citizenship originated where?

• Ancient Greece

• The Philippines

• Ancient China

• Mongolia