Civics Quiz 2024

Why do rules exist? Choose all answers that are correct.

• To make sure that kids obey adults.

• To keep people safe.

• To maintain order.

• To keep people from moving.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a good citizen?

• Arjun secretly plays video games when his mom says not to.

• Lola finishes her ice cream and throws the trash away.

• Ricky helps his friend get up after falling on the playground

• Sana asks the principal to host a clean up day at school.

Who creates and carries out laws?

• Teachers

• Parents

• Religions leaders

• Government leaders

What does it mean when we say that the US has a "republican form of government"?

• Kings and Queens make laws.

• Citizens vote for leaders to represent them.

• A small group of people make the laws.

• The police creates and enforces the law.

What are the three levels of government in the US?

• Right, Left, Middle

• National, State, Local

• First, Second, Third

Which of the following are things good citizens do? Choose all correct answers.

• Respect others

• Be honest

• Avoid voting

• Share ideas to improve the community

Which of the following are true about laws? Choose all correct answers.

• Laws are created by government leaders.

• There are no consequences for breaking laws.

• Good citizens obey laws.

• Laws should only be followed by certain community members.

How do we choose our government leaders like President, Senators, and Mayors?

• The citizens have a lottery to choose their leaders.

• The current President chooses the next President.

• A King and Queen chooses the next leaders.

• The citizens hold an election and vote for their leaders.

Is this a rule or law? You must wear a bike helmet in Virginia.

• Rule

• Law

Is this a rule or law? Library books are due in two weeks.

• Rule

• Law