Citizenship Test

Which of the following is an example of being a good citizen?

• Washing the dishes for your parents

• Reading a book in your bedroom

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  Helping to carry a neighbor's groceries

• Flying a kite in the park with your friends

In the United States, the Bill of Rights gives people the right to—

• watch television

• take a vacation

• 
  drive a car

• practice their religion

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

• Civics

• Suffrage

• Citizenship

• Justice

The children in the photograph are being good citizens by obeying a community law. Which community law are they following?

• You must walk single file when crossing the street.

• You must use backpacks to carry your school books.

• You must stay inside the crosswalk when crossing the street.

• You must not talk loudly while crossing the street.

Why was Susan B. Anthony arrested for voting in 1872?

• She wouldn't pay $100 for breaking the law.

• She tried to vote twice for the same candidate.

• She gave a speech outside the place where she voted.

• She broke a law prohibiting women from voting.

What is the main purpose of the American Red Cross?

• To get people to vote in their elections

• To build hospitals all over the world

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  To teach children how to read and write

• To help and care for people everywhere

Which document added an amendment to the United States Constitution that gives citizens the right to a fair, legal trial if charged with a crime?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Plan of government

• 
  Universal Declaration of Human Rights

In what way did Susan B. Anthony show that she was a good citizen?

• • She worked to get women better housing.

• She was a delegate to the United Nations.

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  She helped women get the right to vote.

• She started the American Red Cross.

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What happens when rules and laws are not followed?

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

• Voting is how United States citizens exercise religious freedom.

• Voting is how United States citizens exercise free speech.

• Voting is how United States bills are passed into laws.

• Voting is how United States government officials are chosen.