Students identify the voting age, distinguish a civic responsibility from a right, and explain the purpose of an election campaign. Part B has five fill-in-the-blank problems about citizens having both rights and responsibilities, the term for a voting location, and the word for the right to vote.
Distinguishing rights from responsibilities — and understanding that some things are both — is the most nuanced citizenship concept at the Grade 4 level.
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State Government and Citizenship
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. At what age can a US citizen first vote?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
2. Which of these is a civic responsibility, not just a right?
A) Freedom of speech
B) Serving on a jury when called
C) Attending a protest
D) Joining a political party
3. What is the purpose of an election campaign?
A) To count votes after an election
B) To help candidates share their ideas with voters
C) To appoint judges to courts
D) To collect taxes for state services
4. Which action best shows good citizenship?
A) Ignoring community problems
B) Volunteering at a local food bank
C) Refusing to follow traffic laws
D) Avoiding jury duty
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. In the United States, citizens have both rights and responsibilities.
2. A polling place is the location where citizens go to vote.
3. The right to vote is also called suffrage.
4. Citizens can participate in government by attending town hall meetings.
5. An informed voter studies the candidates before casting a ballot.
State Government and Citizenship
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. At what age can a US citizen first vote?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
2. Which of these is a civic responsibility, not just a right?
A) Freedom of speech
B) Serving on a jury when called
C) Attending a protest
D) Joining a political party
3. What is the purpose of an election campaign?
A) To count votes after an election
B) To help candidates share their ideas with voters
C) To appoint judges to courts
D) To collect taxes for state services
4. Which action best shows good citizenship?
A) Ignoring community problems
B) Volunteering at a local food bank
C) Refusing to follow traffic laws
D) Avoiding jury duty
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) In the United States, citizens have both rights and responsibilities.
2) A polling place is the location where citizens go to vote.
3) The right to vote is also called suffrage.
4) Citizens can participate in government by attending town hall meetings.
5) An informed voter studies the candidates before casting a ballot.
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