Civics

Question 1

What philosophical foundation is the American government built upon?

Answer 1

A constitutional republic

This foundation supports the structure and function of American governance.

Question 2

What do civic virtues promote?

Answer 2

Self-government

Civic virtues are essential for maintaining a republican government.

Question 3

Which document includes the phrase ‘government of the people, by the people, for the people’?

Answer 3

The Gettysburg Address

This address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The American government is built upon _______.

Answer 4

[a constitutional republic]

Question 5

What is considered a good habit that helps guarantee the maintenance of republican government?

Answer 5

Civic virtues

These habits encourage responsible citizenship.

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of citizenship?

Answer 6

Engagement and participation in civic life

Citizens are expected to actively contribute to their communities and government.

Question 7

True or False: The principles outlined in the National Civics Bee Study Guide are only relevant to historical contexts.

Answer 7

False

The principles are applicable to current civic engagement and responsibilities.

Question 8

What type of activities does the Bill of Rights Institute provide to help understand civics?

Answer 8

Fun activities

These activities aim to illustrate how civics works in real life.

Question 9

Who wrote the ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’?

Answer 9

Martin Luther King Jr.

This letter, written in 1963, addresses civil rights and justice.

Question 10

What is the main focus of Topic 1 in the National Civics Bee Study Guide?

Answer 10

Principles and Virtues

This topic emphasizes foundational civic concepts.

Question 11

What is one resource used to explore civic virtue?

Answer 11

Benjamin Franklin and Civic Virtue

This resource discusses Franklin’s views on civic responsibility.