This challenging worksheet has students answer multiple-choice questions, and fill in blanks to practice state government and citizenship skills.
It includes 9 questions across 2 sections for focused practice.
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State Government and Citizenship
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which is the best example of a citizen participating in state government?
A) Watching a movie at home
B) Writing a letter to a state senator about a local issue
C) Shopping at a grocery store
D) Playing sports after school
2. Why do citizens attend public hearings at the state capitol?
A) To buy tickets for state events
B) To voice opinions on proposed laws
C) To apply for government jobs
D) To pay their state taxes in person
3. What is one way young people can practice good citizenship before they can vote?
A) Volunteering in their community
B) Running for governor
C) Filing lawsuits in state court
D) Collecting taxes from neighbors
4. Which civic action helps make sure elected leaders do their job well?
A) Never reading the news
B) Staying informed and holding leaders accountable
C) Ignoring election results
D) Refusing to learn about government
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Citizens can sign a petition to ask the government to change a law.
2. Helping others without being paid is called volunteering.
3. An active citizen stays informed about issues and current events.
4. Citizens can attend city council meetings to discuss local problems.
5. Good citizens respect people who have different opinions from their own.
State Government and Citizenship
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which is the best example of a citizen participating in state government?
A) Watching a movie at home
B) Writing a letter to a state senator about a local issue
C) Shopping at a grocery store
D) Playing sports after school
2. Why do citizens attend public hearings at the state capitol?
A) To buy tickets for state events
B) To voice opinions on proposed laws
C) To apply for government jobs
D) To pay their state taxes in person
3. What is one way young people can practice good citizenship before they can vote?
A) Volunteering in their community
B) Running for governor
C) Filing lawsuits in state court
D) Collecting taxes from neighbors
4. Which civic action helps make sure elected leaders do their job well?
A) Never reading the news
B) Staying informed and holding leaders accountable
C) Ignoring election results
D) Refusing to learn about government
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) Citizens can sign a petition to ask the government to change a law.
2) Helping others without being paid is called volunteering.
3) An active citizen stays informed about issues and current events.
4) Citizens can attend city council meetings to discuss local problems.
5) Good citizens respect people who have different opinions from their own.
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