Question

7. What do voting, signing a petition, taking part in protests, and volunteering to help with a campaign all have in common?
A. They are civic responsibilities.
B. They are civic duties.
C. They are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
D. They do not require political efficacy.
8. What do jury duty, registering for the Selective Service, and paying taxes have in common?
A. They are civic duties.
B. They are civic responsibilities.
C. They do not matter.
9. Which of the following BEST explains the importance of serving on a jury?
A. Helping one's neighbors in times of disaster builds civic spirit.
B. Being judged by one's peers reduces the possibility of being convicted based on factors other than evidence.
C. People who are judged by judges in a bench trial are shown less mercy.
D. Jurys have a much higher conviction rate.

Answer 1

7. A — They are civic responsibilities (voluntary forms of political participation).
8. A — They are civic duties (legally required obligations).
9. B — Being judged by one's peers helps reduce convictions based on factors other than the evidence.