Quiz - Civic Values and Skills Learn more how civic values and skills provide thefoundation to participate as a responsible citizen. 1 / 10 Americans have historically been less likely to engage in violent protest as a means of political activism when compared to other countries. This is likely due to our civic value of ________________. Moderation Perseverance Equality Justice 2 / 10 While young people under the age of 18 are not yet able to vote, they can still contribute to society by performing acts of _______________________. Moderation Courage Philanthropy Initiative 3 / 10 “I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.”- Frederick Douglas The above quote is a good example of which civic value? Initiative Integrity Consideration Philanthropy 4 / 10 Why is it important to exercise consideration when operating under freedom of speech? Citizens have a responsibility to give consideration to others’ points of view. The law requires citizens to be considerate. It is important not to hurt anyone’s feelings. If citizens are not considerate, they might lose freedom of speech. 5 / 10 The president campaigned on the promise of not increasing taxes on the middle class. Once elected, Congress passes a tax that will raise taxes on this group of people. If the president refuses to sign the bill even though he knows his veto will be overridden, which value is he best exercising in this action? Integrity Moderation Justice Equality 6 / 10 Which of the following historic documents did NOT praise the idea of equality? Constitution of 1787 “I have a dream” speech by Martin Luther King, Jr Declaration of Independence Emancipation Proclamation 7 / 10 Which of the following can be a positive result of acting in a courageous manner? Political change Damage to infrastructure Death as a result of war Debt incurred by prolonged fighting 8 / 10 In a parliamentary system ________________ is the head of state whereas in a presidential system , __________________ will serve in this position. monarch, prime minister prime minister, president prime minister, monarch monarch, president 9 / 10 Which of the following ideas embedded in our constitution shows our framers belief in the value of industry? Congressional power to promote science and the arts Congressional authority to issue a declaration of war Requiring the Senate to ratify all treaties negotiated by the president Granting Congress the ability to regulate interstate commerce 10 / 10 Which of the Federalist Papers makes the case for an independent judiciary? Federalist Paper 10 Federalist Paper 51 Federalist paper 78 Federalist Paper 70 Your score is Try another 10!
