Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Question

(03.02 MC)

John noticed an increase in the trash that had washed up on the beaches near his home. He has already written to his local representatives on solutions that could be taken and attended town hall meetings. There has been no response from his local government. Sea turtle experts have now noticed an increase in injured and sick turtles. What action should John take to get the attention of local representatives?

Write a blog and share it with friends and family.
Share the experts' data in the next town hall meeting.
Form a group and protest on the beaches of his town.
Do nothing and let the experts handle the situation.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 MC)

How did Frederick Douglass demonstrate civic mindedness?

Helped fight for the American colonies' independence
Warned the colonial militia that they were in danger of attack
Helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom
Fought against slavery and supported suffrage for African Americans
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 MC)

Jen is concerned about the seemingly growing number of people without housing in her city. Increasing rents have led to a dramatic rise in evictions and families living out of their car or on the streets. She has a simple idea to help. Which action should Jen take if she wants local leaders to consider her proposal?

Post the idea on social media.
Discuss the idea with her online teacher.
Present the idea at the next city council meeting.
Email her governor about the problem and her idea.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 LC)

Which of the following is a requirement in order to be eligible to register to vote in all states?

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be 21 years of age
Must own a home in the state you are voting in
Must attend a class on how to register to vote in your state
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 LC)

Effective communication to government officials is focused, meaningful, and

demanding
actionable
enraged
vague
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 MC)

Which of the following could limit your right to participate as a citizen?

Being convicted of a felony charge
Registering to vote in the next election
Donating your paycheck to a campaign
Speaking out against a local official
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 LC)

What did the National Voter Registration Act do?

Require all persons to be registered to vote
Allow citizens to register to vote at the DMV
Stop discrimination of state voter laws
Make registering to vote harder for citizens
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 MC)

Which of the following is important when writing a letter to your representative?

Telling stories of other people
Only discussing one issue
Writing about their failures
Sending it to their home
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 MC)

Which of the following is an example of civic responsibility?

Obeying the laws
Voting in elections
Serving on a jury
Attending school
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 LC)

What is civic duty?

Responsibilities of citizens that are optional
A community's expectations of its citizens
Responsibilities of citizens that are required by law
A community's requests of its citizens to participate
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 MC)

Which statement is true regarding voting systems in the United States?

Each state must use the same equipment as the others which is determined by federal policy and changes with every new election.
Each state has complete authority over its own election procedures and rules with no concern for federal policy because of federalism.
Each state determines its own procedures and equipment it will use while complying with federal policy to ensure fair and secure elections.
Each state will upgrade to digital voting systems within a set timeframe that is determined by federal policy guided by independent advisors.
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(03.02 LC)

Which of the following is an example of a challenge with civic participation?

It is too difficult to have your voice heard.
Lobbying is only for special interest groups.
Many eligible voters do not register or vote.
People have elected officials to do the work.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the multiple-choice questions based on the context provided:

Question 1: Form a group and protest on the beaches of his town.

Question 2: Fought against slavery and supported suffrage for African Americans.

Question 3: Present the idea at the next city council meeting.

Question 4: Must be a U.S. citizen.

Question 5: actionable.

Question 6: Being convicted of a felony charge.

Question 7: Allow citizens to register to vote at the DMV.

Question 8: Only discussing one issue.

Question 9: Voting in elections.

Question 10: Responsibilities of citizens that are required by law.

Question 11: Each state determines its own procedures and equipment it will use while complying with federal policy to ensure fair and secure elections.

Question 12: Many eligible voters do not register or vote.

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