Deck 11: Civics: Young Citizens in Action

Question 1

The United States is a

A) monarchy.
B) dictatorship.
C) democracy.
D) oligarchy.

Answer 1

democracy.

Question 2

The purpose of holding class meetings is to

A) allow children to have a voice.
B) solve classroom disputes.
C) allow children to experience the democratic process.
D) all of the above.

Answer 2

all of the above.

Question 3

Character education is the responsibility of

A) the social studies.
B) the parents.
C) the church.
D) the entire elementary school curriculum.

Answer 3

the entire elementary school curriculum.

Question 4

Constitution Day is the official celebration of the final draft of the Constitution on

A) July 4, 1776.
B) September 17, 1787.
C) September 19, 1777.
D) September 17, 1789.

Question 5

The three parts of the Constitution are the

A) Preamble, Articles, and Amendments.
B) Articles, Amendments, and Declaration.
C) Preamble, Amendments, and Declaration.
D) Declaration, Preamble, and Amendments.

Question 6

Detractors of globalization warn that it can

A) bring peace and prosperity to the world.
B) spread democracy.
C) infringe on national and individual freedom.
D) bring greater respect for human rights.

Question 7

The ____________ defines citizenship.

A) 13^th Amendment.
B) 8^th Amendment.
C) 4^th Amendment.
D) 14^th Amendment.

Question 8

Which of strategy can aid in teaching civic responsibilities?

A) taking polls.
B) simulated voting.
C) studying the topic.
D) analyzing the Constitution.

Question 9

In a pluralistic society such as the United States, celebrations and holidays present
many challenges and opportunities for elementary school teachers. What is at the center of public schools' position on these issues? Select one issue (perhaps from current events) to specifically discuss in terms of both the challenges and opportunities for social studies instruction.

Question 10

Explain several strategies to help children understand that the U.S Constitution
embodies the purposes, values, and principles of our democracy.