AnswersEA Academy Civics 9Personal and Civic Identities

Individuals and Civic Engagement Answers

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Fatima signs up to volunteer with the Special Olympics. Which task might she complete as part of her duties?

A
signing people up to vote
B
keeping time during a race
C
tutoring children in science
D
sorting deliveries at a food bank
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One of Tara’s goals for the new year is to increase her civic engagement. What would help her meet her goal?

A
eating more healthy foods
B
improving her dancing skills
C
volunteering at an animal shelter
D
promising to help her parents with chores
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What is the name of a grassroots group that has focused on women’s suffrage and civil rights?

A
Special Olympics
B
Black sororities
C
March for Our Lives
D
Meals on Wheels
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Natasha is worried about upcoming elections. What kind of civic institution might she join to get involved?

A
an environmental group
B
a political group
C
a neighborhood watch club
D
a sports team
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What is another way of saying "civic participation”?

A
school participation
B
individual participation
C
community participation
D
government participation
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What is one responsibility of government?

A
selling products for a profit
B
creating and enforcing laws
C
forming grassroots movements
D
signing up for volunteer opportunities
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What is civic engagement?

A
finding a job in a community
B
doing hobbies independently
C
spending more time with family
D
making a difference in the community
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How did students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School respond to a tragedy that occurred in 2018?

A
They formed the organization Meals on Wheels.
B
They supported environmental action groups.
C
They boycotted the Dakota Access Pipeline.
D
They organized the March for Our Lives protest.
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Which group could be considered a grassroots movement?

A
Rock the Vote
B
the National Park Service
C
Food and Drug Administration
D
Presidential Youth Fitness Program
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How can people get involved in their community through a civic institution?

A
by joining a faith-based organization
B
by making plans to travel overseas
C
by staying in touch with family and friends
D
by setting goals for academic achievements

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