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Civics Module 6
Module 6 - assessment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is a civic duty and is legally required for American citizens? | Paying Taxes |
| A non-citizen can become a U.S. citizen through a process called ______________. | Naturalization |
| Things a citizen should do but aren't required to do, such as volunteering, is known as a civic ________________________. | Duty |
| In which type of government can citizens be sentenced to hard labor for their crimes? | Dictatorship |
| In which type of government would citizens not have the right to speak their negative opinions about the government? | Dictatorship |
| In which type of government would citizens have the right to speak their negative opinions about the government? | Democracy |
| Which party would most likely support higher taxes and more government funding for government programs? | Democratic |
| Which party would most likely support limiting the power of the federal government and lower taxes? | Republican |
| What is one advantage of America’s two-party system? | The two parties represent opposing views, making it easier for voters to choose. |
| Which statement about a party platform is correct? | It is a statement that outlines the party's views on issues |
| To make sure that they do not lose votes, America’s two major parties may adopt the ideas of: | Third Parties |
| One's national identity includes | Traditions held in common, Mutually-held beliefs, Shared history |
| Immigrants who were processed through _______________________ passed the Statue of Liberty. | Ellis Island |
| What was the purpose of the quota system? | severely limit the number of immigrants arriving from certain countries |
| The U.S. has passed acts to help refugees immigrate to this country. A refugee is an individual who | must leave their home because of violence, poverty or oppression |
| In a general election, citizens vote for _______________. | Local government officials, State government officials, National government officials |
| What is held in some states which allows party members to discuss the candidate they want to run for the Presidency? | A caucus |
| Which amendment enables the people, rather than state legislatures, to elect the U.S. Senators who will represent their state? | 17th Amendment |
| Which groups tend to vote more often? | Wealthier Americans, Older Americans, Women |
| In which of the following elections do more citizens cast their votes? | general elections in which candidates are running for national and state offices |
| When laws regarding voter requirements change, what happens to voter turnout? | It drops |
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