True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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1.
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Participation in home, school, community, and work life is called
consumerism.
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2.
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Choosing to join a political organization or a labor union is an example of good
citizenship.
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3.
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Self-government would come to a standstill if everyone refused to vote.
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4.
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A registered voter is permitted to vote at any precinct that is
convenient.
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5.
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All states and U.S. territories allow use of the initiative to pass a
law.
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6.
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Splitting a ticket is not allowed in state and local general elections.
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7.
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The right to cast a secret ballot is basic to our system of voting.
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8.
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More people vote in state and local elections than in presidential
elections.
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9.
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Voting is both a right and a privilege.
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10.
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Propaganda may be positive or negative.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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11.
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The responsibilities of citizenship involve four activities. These are
a. | consumer, economic, societal, and spiritual. | b. | economic,
educational, occupational, and political. | c. | personal, philanthropic, spiritual, and
political. | d. | personal, economic, political, and national defense. |
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12.
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To participate in a national election you must meet residency requirements, be a
U.S. citizen, and
a. | own property. | b. | be 18 years of age. | c. | have voted
previously. | d. | be employed for 30 days. |
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Being a good citizen includes all of the following, EXCEPT
a. | producing efficiently and consuming wisely. | b. | helping to protect
the rights of others to work. | c. | participating in all
elections. | d. | keeping your political views private. |
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14.
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Each county or ward in the United States is divided into voting districts
called
a. | precincts. | b. | boroughs. | c. | townships. | d. | territories. |
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15.
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A method by which citizens can introduce a law is called a(n)
a. | petition. | b. | motion. | c. | initiative. | d. | amendment. |
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16.
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Which group usually has the lowest voter participation rate?
a. | senior citizens | b. | middle-aged males | c. | young
adults | d. | baby boomers |
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An opinion that is based on a person’s sex, race, or religion is
called
a. | prejudice. | b. | hypocrisy. | c. | bias. | d. | propaganda. |
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A popular report or story that has not been proven is called
a. | an opinion. | b. | a rumor. | c. | propaganda. | d. | prejudice. |
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Things that exist and can be proven are called
a. | laws. | b. | beliefs. | c. | allegations. | d. | facts. |
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20.
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An organized effort or movement to spread certain information is called
a. | an initiative. | b. | an allegation. | c. | propaganda. | d. | prejudice. |
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Short Answer
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21.
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You wish to write an opinion piece for your local newspaper about a cause that
is important to you. To inform others about this issue, and also to persuade them to support your
cause, what information do you need to research before you write? Describe at least four different
kinds of information.
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22.
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Name four different places where, in most states, you can probably register to
vote or obtain registration forms.
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