Vocabulary
Duties and Roles
Rights and Responsibilities
Citizens and the Media
100

What is an interest group?

Organizations that try to influence government policies.
100

Why should we obey traffic signals/signs?

Because you could cause an accident or be involved in one. And its the law.

100

Do we HAVE to contribute to society? Is it a law?

No, but most people take on the responsibilities.

100

Give some examples of types of Media

Newspaper, radio, social media, television, books, magazines, films.

200

What is a political party?

A group of people who organize to gain political power.

200

Fire departments, police departments and road construction are government funded resources/services. (True or False)

TRUE

200

Give an example of helping out in the community

Volunteering to help out others. Neighborhood garden, construction in certain areas, etc.

200

Who does the Donkey and Elephant represent in political cartoons about our government ?

Donkey for Democratic and elephant for Republican

300

What is Jury Duty?

Obligation to serve as a juror in the court of law.

300

What are the 5 duties of American citizenship?

Obey the laws, attend school until the age of 16, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces, and appear in court.


300

What are the some rights and responsibilities we have as citizens?

To be informed, help in the community, take part in government, respect the rights of yourself and others, and vote.

300

What is public opinion?

The way large groups of citizens think about issues and people.

400

What is a draft?

Law requiring men of certain ages and qualifications to serve in the military.

400

What do taxes pay for?

Government resources and services.

400

What is the NAACP?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 

400

What was Obamas campaign symbol?

An "O" with a horizon.

500

What is a representative government? Give an example of a Country that has one.

System of government where people are the ultimate source of authority.

500

What are the main 3 types of taxes?

Income tax, property tax, and sales tax.

500

At what age are U.S. citizens allowed to vote?

18

500

Political Cartoons have to be serious at all times. (True or False)

False; meant to have humor sometimes and spread a message to people.