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25 Cards in this Set
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According to the lesson, how can citizens directly contribute to a fair and just criminal judicial system? |
serving jury duty |
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What was President Johnson's aim with his speech to Congress? |
to convince Congress to pass the Voting Rights bill and remove all barriers to voting for black people |
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To which group did the Nineteenth Amendment extend the right to vote? |
women |
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In the lesson, which of the following is emphasized as one of the most important tools available to help individuals become effective participants in the political process? |
accurate and timely information |
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According to John LaCrosse in his article "What It Means to Be an American," why will future generations look kindly on us? |
Our generation has some big challenges to deal with today, and we will rise to meet those challenges. |
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The author of "Mapping the American Spirit" states that in 2002 the nation's larger issues were uniting the people more than the smaller issues were dividing them. According to the lesson, why would this be the case? |
After the terrorist attacks in 2001, people were reminded of the ideals that Americans have always cherished, and as a result, many of the less important issues were forgotten. |
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Which of the following is an example of good citizenship? |
You are not yet old enough to vote, but you decide to get involved in community service after hearing the president talk about how we should look out for each other. |
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Susan B. Anthony was influential in bringing about what important change in voting rights? |
The right to vote was extended to women. |
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To be eligible to vote in the United States an individual must be |
a citizen, at least 18 years old |
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Why would President Johnson be so concerned about having citizens and leaders across the nation join him in the cause of achieving equal rights for all citizens? |
No matter what laws are passed, it is up to the individuals to ensure that equality really comes to pass. |
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To which group did the Fifteenth Amendment extend the right to vote? |
men of all colors or races, regardless of former status as a slave |
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Why would Susan B. Anthony and Lyndon B. Johnson both refer to the Constitution to make their points when their concerns were about current issues? |
They knew the Constitution is still important even today because the rights it extends to citizens are valid in any age. |
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"The right of the people to alter or to abolish [a destructive form of government]" would be most likely be identified by today's citizens as the right to: |
government that is by the people and for the people |
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Which of the following scenarios is not a good example of citizenship? |
You learn that a family in your neighborhood is in need of help. Before offering your services, though, you find out they are Muslim and decide not to help to show your disapproval of the 11 September 2001 attacks. |
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The right of "Pursuit of Happiness" would be most likely be identified by today's citizens as the right to: |
ability to decide what I want to be |
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The marine in the article "Colors" showed that he was proud to be an American. Which of the following is not one of the ways he showed his pride in his country? |
He was rude to the foreign diplomat because the diplomat was not American. |
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In order to vote, in addition to citizenship and age, to be an eligible voter, voter registration is |
required in almost every state |
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Alexis de Tocqueville argued that democracy in America has succeeded because of what aspect about Americans? |
They are independent, but not to excess—they regularly attend to the public interest at the expense of their own interests. |
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Compared to citizens of other countries, eligible voters in the United States have |
more opportunities to vote |
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Among the following choices, what is the most likely reason that most eligible voters do not turn out on election day? |
Voters are generally satisfied with the way things are going, so they don't feel the need to get involved. |
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Why does the narrator of the article "Colors" view the actions of the marine as a more effective demonstration of the might, power, and glory of the United States than any military demonstration could ever do? |
The narrator caught a glimpse of the character of America in the actions of one individual and recognized that it is the individual citizens more than anything else that makes a country great. |
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Why does citizenship play such a major role in shaping the character of America? |
The responsibilities we have as citizens require us to decide what this nation will be. |
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The right to "Domestic Tranquility" would be most likely be identified by today's citizens as the right to: |
individual security |
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To which group did the Twenty-third Amendment extend the right to vote? |
residents of the District of Columbia |
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To which group did the Twenty-sixth Amendment extend the right to vote? |
indivuals eighteen years of age or older |
