Government and citizenship study quiz

There are three levels of government: national, state, and local. Each of the levels of government has three branches. What are the names of these three branches of government?

• executive, legislative, democratic

• President, Congress, Supreme Court

• excessive, limitation, judgmental

• executive, legislative, judicial

In a few sentences, explain why people pay taxes

Why is it important for citizens to obey laws?

• because laws are not made by the government

• because laws prevent people from going to jail

• because laws keep communities safe

• because laws stop government services

Match the following actions with what a good citizen would do:

• Enhance knowledge and literacy

• visit the library

• Ensure privacy and security

• put a fence around their yard

• Contribute to societal welfare

• wash their car

• Maintain personal hygiene

• volunteer in their community

Citizens have many rights, freedoms, and ____________.

• responsibilities

• consequences

• votes

• jobs

You have to be ____ years old to vote.

Which practice is part of the obligation of all U.S. males when they turn 18, to help defend the nation? 

• A. Serve on a jury
• B. Register for selective service
• C. Vote in all elections
• D. Keep informed about national issues 

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation? 

• A. Serve on a jury
• B. Register for selective service
• C. Vote in all elections
• D. Keep informed about national issues 

Match the following practices with their corresponding obligations of a U.S. citizen.

• Obligation to participate in the judicial process

• A. Serve on a jury

• Obligation to help defend the nation

• D. Keep informed about national issues 

• Obligation to stay informed about the country

• C. Vote in all elections

• Obligation to participate in democracy

• B. Register for selective service

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation? 

• A. Serve on a jury
• B. Register for selective service
• C. Vote in all elections
• D. Keep informed about national issues