Citizenship Basics
Q: What do you call a person who belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities?
A: A citizen
Q: What is a freedom people have, like speaking or voting?
A: A right
Q: What is the group of people who make and enforce laws called?
A: Government
Q: What is it called when you help others by giving your time?
A: Service
Q: What is the capital of Kentucky?
A: Frankfort
Q: What is the way people act to help their community and follow rules?
A: Citizenship
Q: What do you call something citizens are expected to do, like obey laws?
A: A responsibility
Q: Who is the leader of the United States?
A: The President
Q: What is it called when you speak up to support a cause?
A: Advocacy
Q: What is the building where Kentucky’s government meets called?
A: The State Capitol
Q: What is a place where people live, work, and help each other called?
A: A community
Q: What is the right to say what you think without fear?
A: Freedom of speech
Q: What are the three branches of government?
A: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Q: What is it called when you teach others about an issue?
A: Awareness
Q: Who is the leader of Kentucky’s state government?
A: The Governor
Q: What are rules that people in a community agree to follow?
A: Laws
Q: What is it called when you help your community by giving your time?
A: Volunteering
Q: Which branch of government makes laws?
A: The Legislative Branch
Q: What is it called when you collect money to help a cause?
A: Fundraising
Q: What level of government is closest to the people (city or county)?
A: Local government
Q: What is it called when everyone is treated fairly under the law?
A: Equality
Q: What is it called when citizens learn about issues before voting?
A: Being an informed citizen
Q: What is a system where people vote for their leaders called?
A: Democracy
Q: What is a peaceful way to show you disagree with something?
A: A protest
Q: What is a county official who helps make decisions for the community called?
A: A magistrate