Chapter 1: We The People Test

1. The most important reason for studying civics is so that we can

• A. understand immigration quotas.

•  B. learn to become responsible citizens.

• C. interpret birthrates and death rates.

• D. learn about the best places to live.

2. The rights and responsibilities of citizenship

• A. have not changed over time.

•  B. differ from country to country.

• C. are the same for any country's type of government.

• D. are not important.

3. Which of the following is a quality of a good citizen?

• A. never questions the government

• B. disrespects the rights of others

•  C. respects and obeys the laws

• D. ignores important issues

4. Which of the following is not a basic American value?

•  A. citizenship

• B. freedom

• C. equality

• D. justice

5. The American heritage of liberty has been handed down for

• A. less than 200 years.

• B. 165 years.

•  C. more than 200 years.

• D. more than 300 years.

6. A good citizen

• A. will not bother elected officials with his or her opinion on issues.

• B. votes only in important elections.

• C. associates only with people who have a similar family background.

•  D. participates in community recycling efforts.

7. All of the following freedoms are protected in the United States EXCEPT

• A. the freedom to learn.

• B. the freedom to choose a job or a career.

• C. the freedom to disregard the rights of others.

• D. the freedom to own a house.

8. Which statement best describes the term civic duty?

• A. Your rights and freedoms are equal to those of every other citizen.

• B. You must be responsible in order to earn your rights and freedoms.

• C. Your rights and freedoms cannot be taken away from you.

•  D. You must do your part to protect your rights and freedoms.

9. How can someone be an effective citizen?

•  A. by respecting the property of others

• B. by attending the same church as one’s neighbors

• C. by earning more money than one’s parents

• D. by convincing others to act in a certain way

10. Archaeologists believe the first people to settle in North America

•  A. came from Asia between 12,000 and 40,000 years ago.

• B. came from Africa between 12,000 and 40,000 years ago.

• C. came from Siberia 50,000 years ago.

• D. came from China 35,000 years ago.