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Which activity is an example of civil society rather than government? (2)

A local Habitat for Humanity chapter organizes an event to build homes for people in their community after a major fire.

Which activity is an example of civil society rather than government?

After several instances of teens kicking over garbage cans, Adnan's parents set up a neighborhood watch with a few of their neighbors.

Which of the following are territories, not states, of the United States?

American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands

Which of the following statements is a reason civic engagement matters to a well-functioning democracy?

An engaged public can monitor the actions of the government and identify corruption. An engaged public can suggest policies that improve their communities specifically. An engaged public can participate in organizations that solve some problems in their communities.

Which of the following activities is an example of a person performing a civic responsibility rather than an obligation? (3)

Baako watches his local news every night to keep up-to-date on issues affecting his community.

Which of the following activities is an example of a person performing a civic responsibility rather than an obligation?

Bodhi votes in the 2022 midterm election.

What is the difference between a civic responsibility and an obligation of citizenship?

Civic responsibilities are activities that citizens should do, and obligations are things that citizens have to perform.

Which of the following pairings accurately compares civic principles to democratic principles?

Comparison A

Which of the following pairings accurately compares civil society to government?

Comparison A

Which of the following pairings accurately compares economic and personal rights?

Comparison A

Which of the following pairings accurately categorizes organizations in civil society and in government?

Comparison B

Which of the following pairings accurately compares civic virtue to civic principle?

Comparison B

Which of the following pairings accurately compares economic rights and responsibilities?

Comparison B

Which of the following pairings accurately compares political and economic rights?

Comparison B

Which of the following pairings accurately compares civic virtues to democratic principles?

Comparison C

Which of the following pairings accurately compares economic rights and obligations?

Comparison C

Which of the following pairings accurately compares personal and political rights?

Comparison C

Which of the following pairings accurately compares civic virtues to civic principles?

Comparison D

Which of the following pairings accurately compares personal rights and obligations?

Comparison D

Which of the following pairings accurately compares political rights and responsibilities?

Comparison D

Which activity is an example of politics rather than government? (2)

Congressman Gruber and Congresswoman Ngo agree to trade votes to get the other to support their own legislation.

Which activity is an example of politics rather than government?

David and his friends organize a public sit-in in his senator's office to pressure her to support disability rights legislation.

Which of the following activities is an example of an obligation rather than a civic responsibility?

Desta shows up to the courthouse after getting a summons for jury service.

Which of the following statements best describes the provisions within the Snyder Act of 1924?

It extended American citizenship to all indigenous people.

Which of the following statements best describes the provisions within the Jones Act of 1917?

It extended American citizenship to all people living in Puerto Rico.

Which of the following activities is an example of an obligation rather than a civic responsibility?

Liu sends all of her tax information to the government by April 15th.

Which of the following activities is an example of a person performing a civic responsibility rather than an obligation? (2)

Naomi attends a town hall meeting to talk to her local representatives about the increasing number of potholes around town.

Which activity is an example of civil society rather than the economic market?

Orla joined her local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists after becoming a journalist.

Which of the following statements best describes the decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)?

People of African descent were not citizens of the United States and could not become naturalized citizens.

Which of the following are territories, not states, of the United States?

Puerto Rico Guam US Virgin Islands

Which of the following activities is an example of an obligation rather than a civic responsibility? (2)

Sheng registers for the selective service after graduating from high school.

Which of the following statements best describes the status of indigenous people before the Snyder Act of 1924?

Some individuals of indigenous descent had American citizenship, but the vast majority were not citizens of the United States.

Which of the following statements describes a major difference between a territory and a state?

State representatives have voting power in Congress, whereas representatives of the territories cannot vote.

Which activity is an example of government rather than politics?

The House of Representatives formally impeaches President Miller after he tried to bribe members of the Supreme Court.

Which activity is an example of government rather than civil society?

The Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of a presidential executive order meant to limit the sale of goods from certain countries.

What is the definition of a right?

a freedom that allows people to do certain actions without fear of interference

What is the Selective Service system?

a way for all eligible people to register for military service if there is ever a military draft

Which of the following groups gained suffrage under the Fifteenth Amendment?

all male citizens regardless of race or ethnicity

Which of the following groups must register for the Selective Service?

all people assigned male at birth between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six

Which of the following groups gained suffrage under the Nineteenth Amendment?

all people regardless of sex and gender

The Kansas state legislature passed a bill requiring that all high schools in the state be renamed in honor of Clark Kent, a fictional superhero. The governor of Kansas used her power of the veto to stop the bill from being signed into law. This scenario is an example of which democratic principle?

checks and balances

Which of the following is the term we use to describe the informed and active participation of a member in a political community?

civic engagement

In their civics class, Ha-yoon and her classmate, Luciana, debate whether the government should tax soft drinks and candy to promote more nutritious habits. Ha-yoon thinks that the government has a responsibility to protect its citizens and should tax unhealthy foods and drinks to improve overall health. Luciana thinks that any taxes on foods and drinks gives the government too much power and discourages individual choice. At the end of their debate, Ha-yoon and Luciana shake hands and agree to disagree. Which civic virtue are Ha-yoon and Luciana demonstrating in this scenario?

civil discourse

Which of the following values are civic virtues?

civil discourse moderation self-governance

Emilio loves to paint. One day, while hanging out at the local community center, Emilio noticed that the paint was chipping on one of the exterior walls. He asked the supervisor if he could paint a mural on that wall to highlight some of the great parts of their community. He worked for three weeks for free to spray paint a mural of kids playing sports, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Which civic virtue is Emilio demonstrating in this scenario?

contribution

Which of the following values are civic principles?

equity sense of community

During the coronavirus crisis, the president made recommendations about how states should handle the situation. However, it's up to the states to provide for the public health and safety of its residents. Each state set their own measures and had different approaches to stay-at-home orders, school closures, and access to public spaces. This scenario is an example of which democratic principle?

federalism

Paola is frustrated with her governor's veto of a law that would lower taxes on small business owners like herself. To voice her displeasure, she coordinates with several hundred business owners in the state of Iowa to march on the capitol. What right did Paola exercise?

freedom of assembly

Teachers in Central City organize a strike after the state refuses to maintain their promise to increase teacher salaries in the 2020-2021 school year. They march on public streets, holding signs that say things like "On strike for better schools" and "Stand with the Central City Teachers Union." This scenario is an example of which democratic principle?

freedom of assembly

To prepare for the 2020 election, Morgan started researching political parties and their candidates to determine who he wanted to support. After looking through the party platforms, Morgan joins the Libertarian Party and supports their candidates. What right did Morgan exercise?

freedom of association

Risa got into college after graduating from high school. To go to the University of Washington, Risa relocated across the country from Knoxville, Tennessee to Seattle, Washington. What right did Risa exercise?

freedom of movement

Which of the following rights do citizens from American territories have?

freedom of movement freedom of speech right to vote in primary elections

Before their soccer match, Himari and her teammates take a moment to pray for good favor. Her teammates, Nadia and Sophie, decide not to participate in the prayer, but they stay silent to respect their teammates. This scenario is an example of which democratic principle?

freedom of religion

Kiara wants to convert to Judaism. She's started taking classes at a local synagogue to learn more Judaism before she starts the formal conversion process. What right did Kiara exercise?

freedom of religion

Iris Allen-West, a reporter for the Central City Picture, has found some evidence that the Central City Mayor has been behind some serious crimes. As she's getting ready to publish the story, the police commissioner tells her if she publishes the story, he'll arrest her for harassment. She publishes it anyway. What right protects Iris's ability to publish the story?

freedom of the press

Hasan is doing some last minute studying before his final test for his government class. His friend, Stefan, runs up to Hasan, looking panicked. He tells Hasan that he forgot the test was today and did not study beforehand. He asks Hasan if he can copy his work during the test so that he does not fail. Hasan wants to help his friend, but he knows it would be wrong to cheat. Hasan tells Stefan that he can't help him, but he offers to help him cram for the test beforehand. Which civic virtue is Hasan demonstrating in this scenario?

honor

On his drive to school, Zaire has noticed trash alongside the road. It bothers him that no one is picking it up because it could potentially hurt the animals living in the area. He reaches out to some of his friends from school and they decide to get together that weekend to dispose of the trash. Which civic virtue is Zaire demonstrating in this scenario?

initiative

Noor is getting treatment for her chronic back pain. Her doctor recommends that Noor get an experimental surgery to help relieve some of her pain. However, since it's an expensive surgery and it might not work, Noor decides that she does not want to have the surgery. Her doctor insists that this is the best course of action for her pain and asks her to reconsider. If Noor didn't want the surgery, what is the best action she could take?

invoke her right to refuse medical care and ask for a different treatment plan

Fatima is on the honor council at her school, which means whenever there is a question of student wrongdoing, she hears a case from both sides. Her friend, Freya, has been accused of plagiarizing an essay from the internet. Even though she knows that Freya is a good person, once she's heard all of the evidence, she votes to give Freya a failing grade on the assignment and a week's worth of detention, the standard punishment. Which civic virtue is Fatima demonstrating in this scenario?

justice

As a reward for having perfect attendance for nine weeks, Mrs. Li promises to buy her homeroom class lunch as a reward. The class votes on what they would like and nearly the entire class votes for pizza. The three students who didn't vote for pizza, Sanaa, Carter, and Karim, are vegan and won't be able to eat pizza since there are no vegan alternatives at the local pizza shop. Mrs. Li wants to make the majority of her students happy, but she also doesn't want to leave out the other three kids. As a compromise, she promises to go to a pizza shop in the next town over and get three vegan pasta dishes for Sanaa, Carter, and Karim. This scenario is an example of which democratic principle?

majority rule/minority rights

To prepare for an incoming hurricane, Amaya goes to the store to buy some sandbags to protect her house from water damage. She's identified all of the places where water can get in and calculated she'll only need six sandbags. Despite being afraid about potential damage to her house, Amaya only buys the six sandbags she needs to make sure other people get what they need. Which civic virtue is Amaya demonstrating in this scenario?

moderation

Which of the following are civic responsibilities that good citizens carry out?

participate in their community vote in elections

Which of the following are obligations that citizens must complete?

pay federal, state, and local taxes obey federal, state, and local laws serve on a jury when called upon

Two candidates are running for mayor of Angel Grove. It's a close race between Rocky DeSantos and Aisha Campbell, but the voters ultimately select Ms. Campbell to be the new mayor of Angel Grove. This scenario is an example of which democratic principle?

popular sovereignty

Which of the following values is a democratic principle?

popular sovereignty limited government

Muhammad is an artist and has created an illustrative map for a fantasy book he is writing. He wants to post the map to a social media website for feedback, but he also doesn't want anyone to steal or repurpose his work. If Muhammad wanted to protect his work and be able to take legal action if necessary, what action might he take?

register his work with the government for copyright protection

Reagan wants to start an organization at their school where current high schoolers can tutor students at their neighboring elementary school. Reagan's principal, Mr. Andrada, is concerned that it would take too much effort to get the club up and running and encourages Reagan to join a club instead. Reagan asks Mr. Andrada for a list of things they would need to accomplish and works for weeks until they check all the tasks off the list with the help of their friends. Mr. Andrada approves the club. Which civic virtue is Reagan demonstrating in this scenario?

resourcefulness

Tilde decides she wants to build a cabin out in the woods about an hour away from her house. She goes to the bank to get a loan and then goes to the real estate office to purchase the land. After getting the necessary equipment and hiring some people to help, she starts construction. What right did Tilde exercise?

right to acquire and use property

Madison, WI — Yesterday, a group of about 275 people met outside of the Roosevelt Heights Community Center to protest city plans to tear down the center to open up the coveted space for commercial businesses. "This community center is important to our neighborhood," Rowan Gibson, a resident for the last fifteen years, said. "It's a safe space for our children to hang out after school and it's free. I would have to spend thousands of dollars every month to find someone to watch my kids after school and on the weekends." But many business leaders think replacing the community centers with new shops could help improve the struggling economy. "Having more space for commercial businesses opens our city up to people from surrounding cities looking to relocate. We might see new and innovative businesses from Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and even Chicago," Melissa Nguyen, owner of several boutiques, suggested. In a formal statement, Jayda Wallace, city council member, stated, "We're looking into how we can balance the needs of the community while also stimulating the economy by opening us up to new businesses. We think there's a way that both parties can get what they want." What right did the people featured in the article use?

right to assemble peacefully

Wei loves his job as a nurse at a large hospital, but the pay is too low to support his family and he works long hours. He applies for a new job to serve as a nurse at a private practice to get a higher paycheck and better hours. What right does Wei exercise?

right to change employment

Which of the following are economic rights that citizens have?

right to choose where you work right to legally protect your inventions right to join a labor union

Tsedenia writes a song to showcase on a reality talent show. Before she does that she wants to protect her work so that no one can steal it and claim it as their own. What right should Tsedenia exercise to protect her work?

right to copyright assignment

Charlotte, NC — 2020 is looking to be a year of transformation for Charlotte. This year alone, we've seen 145 businesses register in the city of Charlotte. We've seen applications for new food trucks, boutiques, tech startups, and more. If you've thought of it, there's probably someone out there building a business plan on it. Why do these businesses come to Charlotte? As one business owner said, "The low cost of living and the friendly environment makes Charlotte an ideal place to start a new business." What right did the people featured in the article use?

right to establish and operate a business

Which of the following are political rights that citizens have?

right to hold elected office

Santino injures his arm at a softball game and goes to a doctor to get it checked out. The doctor tells him he probably shouldn't go to his regular job as a construction worker because it would probably make the injury worse. When Santino refuses to take time off, his doctor threatens to tell his boss. Santino reminds his doctor that she can't do that without violating his rights. What right is Santino referring to?

right to privacy

Which of the following are personal rights that citizens have?

right to refuse medical treatment right to access education right to move to another state

Camden is running for a position on his school board. He feels like the current school board members have been out of school for so long that they are out of touch with the issues affecting current high school students. What right did Camden exercise?

right to run for public office

Philadelphia, PA — The race for mayor of Philadelphia is officially on! On Wednesday, former high school teacher and city council member, George Feeny announced that he would be running for the open mayoral seat. In a statement to the press, Feeny said, "I'm running for mayor because I'm passionate about serving our community. As mayor, I hope to improve our city's infrastructure and update our schools. Our school system is failing our children and needs to be changed to meet the challenges of the future." We asked several constituents what they thought about Mr. Feeny's chances in the mayoral race. One community member, Eric Matthews, said, "Feeny? Feeny! I think he's going to do a great job! He has a great vision for our schools and I think under his leadership, we could see Philadelphia change for the better." What right did Mr. Feeny use?

right to run for public office

Detective Jake Peralta arrests Trevor, a teenager who has been spray painting vulgar messages on cars. After Detective Peralta finds out that Trevor's dad is the Deputy Commissioner of the New York Police Department, the Deputy Commissioner encourages him to drop the case or endanger his career. Detective Peralta does not think it's fair to give Trevor special treatment just because of who his dad is, so he pursues the case. This scenario is an example of which democratic principle?

rule of law

Which of the following groups or organizations is part of the government?

state legislatures bureaucratic agencies

Which amendment guaranteed citizenship for all people born on US soil?

the Fourteenth Amendment

Which of the following pieces of legislation expanded the government's definition who the government considers an American citizen?

the Fourteenth Amendment the Jones Act the Snyder Act

Which of the following amendments extended suffrage to disenfranchised groups of people?

the Nineteenth Amendment the Fifteenth Amendment

Which of the following statements best defines government?

the formal institutions that rule the citizens within a community by distributing resources and enforcing policies

Which of the following statements best defines democratic principles?

the fundamental ideas for how democratic governments should operate

Which of the following statements best defines citizenship?

the legal status of a subject as a member of a state

Which of the following statements best defines civil society?

the parts of society that do not include the government, the economic market, or the household

What is the definition of personal rights?

the rights belonging to an individual to decide the best course of action for themselves

What is the definition of economic rights?

the rights to control your own welfare, as it relates to the conditions you work in and your ability to make money

What is the definition of political rights?

the rights to participate in the actions associated with governance

Which of the following statements best defines civic virtue?

the set of actions and habits that prioritize the collective good over an individual's private interests

Which of the following statements best defines civic principles?

the shared moral and social foundations of civic societies

Which of the following are promises that the government expects citizens of the United States to keep?

to defend the Constitution of the United States to serve in the US military if called upon

Which of the following responsibilities and obligations do citizens from American territories have?

to defend the United States when called upon to pay federal taxes for services like Social Security to obey federal laws and regulations

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution Which of the following phrases best describes the goal of this amendment?

to extend suffrage to women

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution Which of the following phrases best describes the goal of this amendment?

to give black men the right to vote

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Section 1 Which of the following phrases best describes the goal of this amendment?

to grant citizenship to people of African descent after the Civil War

"The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age." Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Section 1 Which of the following phrases best describes the goal of this amendment?

to lower the minimum voting age from twenty-one to eighteen

Which of the following statements is a basic purpose of government?

to secure the rights of individuals to provide services for the public

Which of the following are rights that only United States citizens have?

vote in a federal election run for federal office

Naturalization to the United States was limited to which of the following groups from 1790 to 1830?

white people regardless of gender

Which groups of people could vote in federal elections before the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment in 1870?

white, landowning men white men without property

Which of the following groups is part of civil society?

youth sporting leagues nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) political parties