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Lesson 2: Citizenship and Participation — Practice Questions

  1. 1. In the early years of the United States, which group of people was mainly allowed to vote?

    • A. All men and women
    • B. Only men who owned property
    • C. Every citizen over the age of 21
    • D. Only leaders in the government
  2. 2. Besides women, which other major group is mentioned as having held meetings and marches to gain voting rights?

    • A. Soldiers
    • B. African Americans
    • C. Recent immigrants
    • D. Wealthy business owners
  3. 3. What was the main belief of people who worked to change the voting rules?

    • A. They wanted to make elections more expensive.
    • B. They believed every citizen should have a voice in the government.
    • C. They thought only the wealthiest people should be leaders.
    • D. They wanted to end voting completely.
  4. 4. What actions did groups like women and African Americans take to gain the right to vote?

    • A. They wrote secret letters to each other.
    • B. They held public meetings and organized marches.
    • C. They refused to work on farms and in factories.
    • D. They asked the king of another country for help.
  5. 5. According to today's laws in the United States, how old must a citizen be to have the right to vote?

    • A. 16 years old
    • B. 21 years old
    • C. 18 years old
    • D. 25 years old
  6. 6. If citizens are worried about cars driving too fast in their neighborhood, what is a good way to share this concern with city leaders?

    • A. Go to a public meeting
    • B. Write a story for school
    • C. Vote for the president
    • D. Read a newspaper
  7. 7. Which of the following is an example of a citizen helping a political candidate?

    • A. Putting a candidate's sign in your yard
    • B. Watching the news about the election on TV
    • C. Learning about the different branches of government
    • D. Registering to vote for the first time
  8. 8. Besides voting in an election, what is another way citizens can make their voices heard in their community?

    • A. Speaking at a town meeting
    • B. Reading a book about history
    • C. Learning about the Constitution
    • D. Visiting a national monument
  9. 9. If a group of people organizes a march to ask for a new park, what would make it a 'peaceful' demonstration?

    • A. They do not hurt anyone or damage property
    • B. The march only happens late at night
    • C. Only a small number of people show up
    • D. The city leaders agree with them right away
  10. 10. What is the main purpose of a peaceful demonstration, such as a march?

    • A. To choose a new leader for the government
    • B. To listen to leaders make final decisions
    • C. To show leaders that a large group of people cares about an issue
    • D. To create new laws directly in the street