Politically Correct
What is one qualification of voters in most elections?
A) They must own property.
B) They must be a certain age.
C) They must have a college degree.
D) They must work for the government.
B) They must be a certain age.
Undoubtedly
A) Full of doubts.
B) Something that is unlikely.
C) Without a doubt.
D) Full of surprises.
C) Without a doubt.
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
A) Asking the wrong person for help.
B) Talking to a dog.
C) Fixing a mistake.
D) Sitting under a tree.
A) Asking the wrong person for help.
Civics
A) The study of how businesses make money.
B) The study of rights and responsibilities of citizens.
C) The history of ancient civilizations.
D) The study of different languages and cultures.
B) The study of rights and responsibilities of citizens.
We __________ build new schools.
A) can
B) must
C) may
D) could
B) must
What happens after the ballots are counted?
A) The election is canceled.
B) The winner is announced.
C) New ballots are given to voters.
D) Everyone votes again.
B) The winner is announced.
Unhappiness
A) A strong feeling of excitement.
B) A surprising event.
C) A feeling of satisfaction.
D) A lack of happiness.
D) A lack of happiness.
Let Off Steam
A) To release stress or anger by doing something active.
B) To fix a machine that is overheating.
C) To stop working and relax completely.
D) To give someone advice about their problems.
A) To release stress or anger by doing something active.
Jury
A) A group of lawyers who argue a case.
B) A judge who makes all the decisions.
C) A group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not.
D) A police officer who gives evidence in court.
C) A group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not.
This book is __________ than the one I read last week.
A) the interesting
B) more interesting
C) most interesting
D) more interesting
D) more interesting
Who nominates candidates?
A) Local businesses.
B) Community leaders.
C) Political parties.
D) School boards.
Correct Answer: C) Political parties.
Misunderstand
A) To solve a difficult problem.
B) To listen carefully.
C) To fail to understand correctly.
D) To explain something clearly.
C) To fail to understand correctly.
Don’t cry over spilled milk
A) Don’t waste time worrying about something you can’t change.
B) Be careful when carrying liquids.
C) Always clean up after yourself.
D) Don’t let others make you feel sad.
A) Don’t waste time worrying about something you can’t change.
Which of the following is a good way to make your community better?
A) Ignoring problems and hoping they go away.
B) Complaining to your neighbors about issues.
C) Keeping ideas to yourself.
D) Volunteering to help with local projects.
D) Volunteering to help with local projects.
Mount Everest is __________ mountain in the world.
A) the tallest
B) taller
C) most tall
D) the taller
A) the tallest
How does an elected position become available?
A) The term is up.
B) Someone steps down.
C) Someone dies.
D) All of the above.
Correct Answer: D) All of the above.
Helpful
A) Full of kindness.
B) Able to give help to others.
C) Doing something without thinking.
D) Feeling confused.
B) Able to give help to others.
Add fuel to the fire
A) To make a bad situation worse.
B) To start an argument with someone.
C) To fix a problem quickly.
D) To create a new opportunity.
A) To make a bad situation worse.
What is required in the United States?
A) Attending jury duty.
B) Getting a driver’s license.
C) Voting.
D) Volunteering in the community.
A) Attending jury duty.
You __________ arrive on time for the meeting.
A) might
B) should
C) could
D) can
B) should
Which of the following is an example of a campaigning activity?
A) Writing letters to friends.
B) Giving speeches to share ideas.
C) Studying for a test.
D) All of the above.
B) Giving speeches to share ideas.
Reconsider
A) To decide quickly.
B) To think about something again.
C) To refuse to change an opinion.
D) To forget about an idea completely.
B) To think about something again.
Count your blessings
A) Be thankful for the good things in your life.
B) Keep track of your money carefully.
C) Pray for something you want.
D) Make a list of your goals.
A) Be thankful for the good things in your life.
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
A) The Declaration of Independence.
B) The Bill of Rights.
C) The Constitution.
D) The Articles of Confederation.
C) The Constitution.
This hotel is __________, but that one is __________.
A) cheaper / the cheapest
B) cheap / cheaper
C) cheapest / cheaper
D) cheaper / cheapest
A) cheaper / the cheapest