Ch 1 Review

Civics is the study of:

• Money and trade

• Citizenship and how government works

• Science and technology

• World geography

Who qualifies as a citizen?

• Someone working for the government

• A person legally recognized as a member of a country

• A tourist visiting the U.S.

• Someone who votes regularly

Government is best defined as:

• School administrators

• People who make and enforce laws for a country or community

• A group of families living together

• Owners of businesses

Which is a guaranteed right of U.S. citizens?

• Paying taxes

• Freedom of speech

• Serving on a jury

• Registering for the draft

The Constitution primarily:

• Lists the first immigrants

• Sets up government, defines powers, and protects citizens’ rights

• Determines taxes for citizens

• Assigns jobs to government workers

Liberty refers to:

• Freedom to make choices while following the law

• Doing anything without rules

• Voting in elections

• Paying taxes

Justice is:

• Everyone receiving equal money

• Fair treatment under the law

• Only leaders must follow laws

• People making their own laws

Equality means:

• All individuals have the same rights under the law

• Everyone earns the same income

• Only citizens have legal rights

• People must follow the same religion

Which scenario shows equality in the U.S.?

• A law treating men and women the same

• A law giving special privileges to one race

• Only citizens can vote

• A tax applied to only certain neighborhoods

Which American value is highlighted by the Civil Rights Act?

• Liberty

• Justice

• Equality

• Voting