Citizenship and Government

What is a citizen?

• A person who lives in a city

• A person who follows laws

• A member of a country with rights and responsibilities

• A person who works for the government

Which of the following is a right of U.S. citizens?

• Driving a car

• Voting in elections

• Starting a business

• Owning property

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?

• Watching TV

• Paying taxes

• Traveling abroad

• Going to college

Serving on a jury is an example of:

• Volunteering

• A citizen right

• A civic duty

• A government service

Freedom of speech allows you to:

• Say anything, even if it harms others

• Speak freely without breaking laws

• Say anything without consequences

• Speak only about politics

What type of government is ruled by the people?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Democracy

What type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

• Parliament

In a dictatorship, power is held by:

• The people

• A president

• One leader

• Elected officials

In a theocracy, leaders are usually:

• Military generals

• Religious figures

• Presidents

• Kings

Which branch of government makes laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Constitutional