Civics Unit 1 Practice

Republican form of government

• A form of government where citizens have no role in decision-making.
• A system where decisions are made by a single leader without elections.
• A government in which representatives are elected by the people.
• A government where the monarch has absolute power.

James is preparing to become a U.S. citizen. What must he complete before he can take the oath of citizenship?

• Proof of employment in the U.S. for five years and proof of participation in elections.

• A valid passport from any country and proof of address.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and approval by Congress.

• Completion of the naturalization process including demonstration of proficiency in English.

Diversity

• Diversity means having only one type of person in a setting.
• Diversity is the inclusion of different types of people in a group.
• Diversity is the exclusion of certain groups from a community.
• Diversity refers to the uniformity of people in a group.

Abigail is considering whether to vote in the upcoming local election. Why is voting a personal responsibility for her?

• it has no impact on local issues.

• it empowers individuals to influence governance and advocate for their interests.

• only for those who are politically active and participate regularly.

• because it is mandatory for all citizens in every election.

In the naturalization process why do you have to demonstrate knowledge of United States History?

• To fulfill a requirement for employment and being able to vote.

• To qualify for government assistance programs.
• To ensure new citizens understand the nation's principles and values.
• To gain access to public libraries and other resources.

Michael is learning about his responsibilities as a citizen in his social studies class. His teacher asks, "What does civic duty mean?"

• Civic duty means participating in sports and recreational activities.

• Civic duty is the obligation to pay taxes only.

• Civic duty refers to the rights of citizens to vote in elections and participate in political debates.

• Civic duty means things citizens are required to do.

Jackson spends his weekends helping out at the local animal shelter without receiving any payment. What is this called?

• Volunteering

• Paid service

• Internship

• Charity work

Mia is in a classroom with students from many different backgrounds. She listens to their ideas and respects their beliefs, even if they are different from her own. What is this behavior called?

• Acceptance

• Indifference

• Tolerance

• Discrimination

How does the government pay for things like the military or pay its own employees?

• The government pays for things like the military and its employees through taxation.

• The government relies solely on foreign aid.
• The government uses profits from state-owned businesses.
• The government pays through donations from citizens.

What are things that people should do but voluntarily?

• civic requirements

• Duties

• responsibilities

• social civic responsibilities