Goal 10-Civic Responsibilities in American Democracy

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Voting in American Democracy is legally a: a.Right b.Privilege c.Obilgation d.Burden

a.RIGHT

200

What type of responsiblity is voting? a.Civic Responsibility b.Fiscal Responsibility c.Moral Responsibility d.Legal Responsibility

A. Civic responsibility

300

Paying taxes is a___________ a.Civic Responsibility b.Fiscal Responsibility c.Moral Responsibility d.Legal Responsibility

D. Legal responsibility

400

State Government's responsibility to maintain a balanced budget is what type of responsibility? a.Civic Responsibility b.Fiscal Responsibility c.Legal Responsibility d.Both B and C are correct

d.Both B and C are correct

500

How would one best define the "melting pot theory" a. American immigrants are assimilated into the society and adopt American values, becoming a single group b. American immigrants are in the same society, but share different values and beliefs from one another; they form the sum of many parts c.Diversity that is a continuous ebb and flow within society between multi-cultural differences d.The idea that different races and genders become angry at one another, causing discord in the populace

A. AMerican immigrants are assimilated into to the society and adopt American Values, becoming a single group

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How would you define the "tossed salad" theory? a. American immigrants are assimilated into society and adopt American values, becoming a single group b.American immigrants are in the same society,but share different values and beliefs from one another. They form the sum of many parts c. Diversity that is continuous ebb and flow within society between multi-cultural differences d.The idea that different races and genders become angry at one another, causing discord in the populace

b.American immigrants are in the same society,but share different values and beliefs from one another. They form the sum of many parts

200

What does the Latin phrase E PLuribus Unum translate into? a. one nation, under God b. In God we trust c. Out of many, one d. Out of one, many

c. Out of many, one

300

Which is the most valid conclusion that may be drawn from the study of population patterns in the U.S? a.Most of the population is concentrated in and around large urban centers b.The nu,ber of ethnic groups has declined c.The population of the South has continued to decline d.The Northeast is the fastest growing region in the nation

a.Most of the population is concentrated in and around large urban centers

400

What is a way to increase one's earning capacity? a.Enroll in a bank with a larger number of clients b.Obtain a higher level of education c. reduce expenditures in one's household d.Invest in a land and other secure assets

b.Obtain a higher level of education

500

What is a reason that literacy is becoming increasingly more important to being a citizens in America than in years past? a. textbooks and other materials require a hidhlevel of literacy and are inaccessible to the functioning illiterate b. literacy has a positive correlation wiht earning capacity c.Many items necessary for citizenship are being moved on-line in a format that requires a high level of literacy d. Low-skill labor positions are increasing in the American economy, so literacy is no more important than in years past

c.Many items necessary for citizenship are being moved on-line in a format that requires a high level of literacy

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In 2008, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested on federal charges including allegedly trying to sell a U.S state senate seat. What is this an example of? a.Corruption b.Politics-as-usual c.Campaign Finance Violations d. Violating McCain-Feingold

a.Corruption

200

What is the main idea expressed about literacy as Americans move towards further use of online communications? a.Americans are moving in a positive direction by creating more expedient forms of communication b.Mass publication was the most efficient form of communication c.Americans who use email and other forms of online communication are losing sophistication in their communications d.Communication has evolved over the years into a faster and more accessible format for a larger number of Americans

c.Americans who use email and other forms of online communication are losing sophistication in their communications

300

Read the following quote and answer the question: "Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourslef. Because it's only when you hitch wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential" -President Barack Obama Which concept is President Obama invoking? a. Voluntary complice b. Community Spirit c. Responsible Behavior d. Tolerance

b. Community Spirit

400

What is the best definition of activism? a.When citizens are engaged in healthy, active lifestyles b.Intentional actions designed to bring about social or political changes c. Actions by the federal judiciary intended to create laws outside of the legislative branch of government d.Very similare to propaganda,activism is when ideas are forcefully thrust upon others by ruling party

b.Intentional actions designed to bring about social or political changes

500

What can be said with certainty about Social Security's future in the U.S? a. Left alone, Social Security will prosper b. Social Security is facing a crisis in the future;as the Baby Boomer population ages and there are not enough workers to support the population c.Social Security is in peril,regardless of corrective steps the U.s d.After raising the age of entry into the Social Secrutiy program, American will enjoy savings that will offset any funding deficit in the Social Security program

b. Social Security is facing a crisis in the future;as the Baby Boomer population ages and there are not enough workers to support the population

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Read the following descriptions and selcet the individual who would be required to register for Selcetive Service: a. A 19 year old male who attends a local stat university b.a 22 year old female who works in retail c.a 17 year old male who plays for the varsity basketball team d. A 23 year old student from Holland who resides in the U.S on a student visa

a. A 19 year old male who attends a local stat university