Citizen's Rights Test

What is the best definition of a citizen? (SS5CG1a)

• A person who helps others
• A person who is not protected by the government
• A person who has no rights according to the United States Constitution
• A person who is protected under the United States Constitution

Which is the best definition of a "citizen's right"? (SS5CG1a)

• a type of choice
• a freedom that is protected
• a law
• a responsibility

Which is the best definition of a responsibility? (SS5CG1a)

• a duty to help society
• a law
• a judge
• due process

______ is money used to maintain an orderly society of the benefit of all citizens. (SS5CG1a)

• Taxes
• Jury
• Fines and Fees
• Due Process

The list below describes which of the following? (SS5CG1a)

• responsibilities
• rights
• jury duty
• military services

Which is missing from the list below? (SS5CG1a)

• pursue life, liberty, and happiness
• serve on a jury
• run for elected office
• vote for elected officials

It is tax season, and Stephen is upset that he owes $2,500 in taxes to the state. He is upset about it. What can you conclude about Stephen's situation? (SS5CG1a)

• Stephen's civil rights are being violated
• Stephen is obeying the Fifteenth Amendment
• Stephen is fulfilling his civic responsibility
• Stephen is obeying the Twenty-Fourth Amendment

Mark has been arrested, but his lawyer argues that Mark has not been given a fair and timely trial. What can you conclude about Mark's situation? (SS5CG1a)

• Mark's civil rights are being violated
• Mark's lawyer is obeying the Fifteenth Amendment
• Mark and his lawyer are fulfilling their civic responsibility
• Mark and his lawyer are obeying the Twenty-Fourth Amendment

Trisha wants to fulfill a civic responsibility. Which is one thing she could do to fulfill a civic responsibility? (SS5CG1a)

• volunteer to enlist in the military
• travel to Haiti on a religious mission trip
• help children cross the street at the crosswalk by her local elementary school
• volunteer at her local church to babysit during church service

Damarius is currently serving in public office for his state. He is showing an example of _______. (SS5CG1a)

• civic responsibility to participate in the political process
• civic responsibility to volunteer
• civic right to a speedy trial
• civic right to freedom of expression