Civics Flashcards
(24 cards)
In the United States, you have to be a citizen in order to
vote in a presidential election
Many towns have parades on Memorial Day. Why do they have these parades?
To remember people who have died fighting for our country
Treating people unfairly because of their sex, race, or religion is called
discrimination
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
What is one of the basic purposes of government in the United States?
To protect the rights of individuals
If you saw a man spraying paint on City Hall, it would be your civic duty to
tell an adult
Which of the following does the United States Constitution do?
It gives a plan for how our government is set up.
Question refers to the paragraph below, which is a summary of the introduction to the Declaration of Independence.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal; that they are given certain rights that cannot be taken away; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to protect these rights, governments are created that get their powers from the consent of the governed . . . .
Which of the following ideas is in the summary of the Declaration of Independence?
People in the United States should have some control over the government.
Which of the following kinds of organizations would most likely be involved in protecting peoples’ right to have a safe workplace?
A labor union
Usually United States citizens elect a President by
secret ballot on election day
In general, which of these people have a “term of office”?
Elected officials
Which of these is an example of a person using power without having the right to?
A larger child pushing a smaller child
All of the following are part of the job of the President of the United States EXCEPT
A. vetoing bills passed by Congress
B. commanding the armed forces
C. sentencing criminals to jail
D. appointing Supreme Court judges
sentencing criminals to jail
There are 26 children in Ms. Weaver’s fourth-grade class. They need to decide what song to sing at their spring show. Ms. Weaver says that the majority should decide. This means that
A. all the children need to agree on one song
B. more than half the children need to agree on one song
C. Ms. Weaver will tell the children which song to pick
D. the oldest student in the class will decide on the song
more than half the children need to agree on one song
Rules should be fair to everyone. Which rule is unfair to a particular group in a school?
A. Only boys can sign up to play soccer.
B. Only 30 minutes will be allowed for lunch.
C. Students are expected to clean up after themselves.
D. Homework is due on Friday.
Only boys can sign up to play soccer.
The money to run the government comes mostly from
taxes
The League of Women Voters is an organization that collects and gives information to the public about elections and candidates in the United States. The League is NOT part of the United States government, and it does not represent any political party.
What is one reason why it is important that the League of Women Voters does not represent any political party?
A. The League can give people information that does not favor any particular candidate in an election.
B. The League can make sure that people like every candidate in an election.
C. Nongovernmental organizations are not allowed to support any political party in an election.
D. The people who belong to nongovernmental organizations usually cannot agree on which candidates to support in elections.
The League can give people information that does not favor any particular candidate in an election.
Who is currently the President of the United States?
Joseph Biden
Which political party does the current President belong to?
Democratic
A fourth-grade class was given the opportunity to prepare its own lunch. Which would be the most democratic way for the class to decide on the menu for lunch?
A. The teacher could decide which foods to serve.
B. The students could make a list of their favorite foods and vote on what to serve.
C. The students with the best grades could choose which foods to serve.
D. The teacher could make a list of his or her favorite foods and let the class vote on what to serve.
The students could make a list of their favorite foods and vote on what to serve.
Which of the following is true about laws in the United States?
A. Laws must be applied to everyone equally.
B. Judges can make laws.
C. Large states make more laws than small states.
D. It takes two years for a law to go into effect.
Laws must be applied to everyone equally.
What is the President’s role in making laws?
The President can sign congressional bills into law.
What is an important reason why some people in the United States might want to have taxes raised?
To help pay for education
What is an important reason why many people in the United States might want to lower taxes?
To help families save more money
