State Government and Citizenship — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. People who run for government office are called candidates.
A candidate is a person who seeks election to a government position.
2. A person must be a United States citizen to vote in federal elections.
US citizenship is required to vote in federal elections.
3. Citizens choose leaders by casting ballots on Election Day.
A ballot is the official form on which citizens record their votes.
4. Before an election, candidates often hold campaigns to share their ideas.
A campaign is the organized effort by a candidate to win votes, including speeches, advertisements, and debates.
5. The governor of a state serves a term of four years in most states.
Most states have four-year terms for governor, though some states have two-year terms.
6. Citizens can contact their representatives to share opinions about laws.
Citizens have the right and responsibility to contact elected representatives to express their views.
7. Community service is a way citizens help their neighborhoods.
Community service is voluntary work that benefits the community, a mark of good citizenship.
8. The Bill of Rights protects citizens' freedoms.
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, protecting fundamental freedoms.
9. Respecting the rights of others is an important civic responsibility.
Good citizens respect the rights and dignity of others, which is essential in a democratic society.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Voting
→ Choosing leaders in elections
Helping decide court cases
Paying taxes
→ Funding public services like roads
Choosing leaders in elections
Jury duty
→ Helping decide court cases
Following rules set by government
Obeying laws
→ Following rules set by government
Funding public services like roads
Voting = choosing leaders; paying taxes = funding public services; jury duty = helping decide court cases; obeying laws = following government rules.