Citizenship and Responsibilities: Interactive Learning Quizzes for 2nd Grade

Question 1

Our national anthem is called:

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

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America the Beautiful

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God Bless America

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a right of US citizens?

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Right to vote at age 10

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Right to education

Question 3

In a democracy, how do we choose our leaders?

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Voting

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Debating

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Campaigning

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Protesting

Question 4

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 5

Who makes laws for our country?

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Congress

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President

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Supreme Court

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Mayor

Question 6

How can you show you're a good citizen?

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Help others in your community

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Get good grades in school

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Win a lot of money

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Be popular

Question 7

Being a good citizen means being responsible. What is one thing a good citizen is responsible for?

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Respecting others' opinions

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Breaking the rules

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Hurting animals

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Stealing from others

Question 8

Which of these is a way to show respect for others?

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Listening to others' opinions

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Ignoring others' feelings

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Interrupting others when they are speaking

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Making fun of others' differences

Question 9

What does it mean to be a good neighbor?

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Helping your neighbors in need

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Spreading rumors about your neighbors

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Stealing from your neighbors

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Ignoring your neighbors' problems

Question 10

Being an active citizen is good for your community. Which is the best reason why?

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It makes your community a better place

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You get paid for your work

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You become famous

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You gain power over others

Question 11

What is the most important part of being a citizen?

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Fulfilling your responsibilities

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Having rights

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Being able to vote

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Knowing the national anthem

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a right of a citizen?

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The right to live in a castle

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Freedom of speech

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The right to bear arms

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The right to a fair trial

Question 13

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise to be a good citizen

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A song about the American flag

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A prayer to God

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A list of the rights and responsibilities of citizens

Question 14

Which amendment to the Constitution protects our right to speak freely?

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The First Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

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The Tenth Amendment

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Statue of Liberty?

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To welcome new people to the United States

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To remember the American Revolution

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To honor George Washington

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To protect New York City from attack

Question 16

In the United States, you can vote when you turn:

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18

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16

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21

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25

Question 17

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

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3

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2

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4

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5

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a symbol of citizenship in the United States:

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the Great Wall of China

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the flag

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the Constitution

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the Statue of Liberty

Question 19

How can we help people from different backgrounds feel welcome in our community?

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Be kind and friendly to everyone.

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Ignore people who are different from us.

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Make fun of people who are different.

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a duty of a citizen?

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Taking care of pets

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Following the law

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Choosing leaders

Question 21

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise to be a good citizen

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A song about the US flag

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A prayer to God

Question 22

What do the stars on the US flag represent?

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The first 13 colonies

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The 50 states

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The branches of government

Question 23

What is the difference between a right and a duty?

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Rights are things you can do, while duties are things you must do.

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Duties are things you can do, while rights are things you must do.

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Rights and duties are the same thing.

Question 24

What does the phrase 'E pluribus unum' mean?

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Out of many, one

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United we stand

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In God we trust

Question 25

Which branch of government makes laws?

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The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch

Question 26

What is the name of the flag of the United States?

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The Stars and Stripes

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The Union Jack

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The Tricolor

Question 27

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Save the Queen

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La Marseillaise

Question 28

Here are some ways you can help your community. Which of the following is NOT a way to make a difference?

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Not helping out your neighbors.

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Volunteering your time

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Donating to a charity

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Picking up trash in your neighborhood or local park

Question 29

Who is the leader of the executive branch of the U.S. government?

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Prime Minister

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Question 30

Which of the following is a way that citizens can participate in the democratic process?

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Voting in elections

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Reading the newspaper

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Watching TV news

Question 31

What is the main difference between a right and a responsibility?

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A right is something you are allowed to have or do, while a responsibility is something you are expected to do.

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A right is something you must do, while a responsibility is something you are allowed to have or do.

Question 32

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise to be loyal to the United States of America.

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A poem about the Statue of Liberty

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A song about the American flag

Question 33

What is the main difference between a U.S. citizen and a U.S. resident?

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Citizens have the right to vote, while residents do not.

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Citizens and residents have all the same rights.

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Residents have the right to vote, while citizens do not.

Question 34

What is the main role of the Supreme Court?

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To decide if laws and actions of the government follow the Constitution.

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To enforce the laws of the United States.

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To write the laws of the United States.

Question 35

Which document announced the United States' independence from Great Britain?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Constitution

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The Magna Carta

Question 36

What is one important responsibility of being a good citizen?

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Following the agreed-upon rules and laws

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Going to the movies with friends

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Playing outside every day

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Only eating healthy snacks

Question 37

Who is the leader of our country, the United States?

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The President

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The Governor of my state

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The Mayor of my town

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The Principal of my school

Question 38

Which of the following is a right that we have as citizens of the United States?

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To express our thoughts and ideas

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To do whatever we want, whenever we want

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To stay up as late as we want

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To eat candy every day

Question 39

What does it mean to be a responsible citizen?

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Taking care of our community and following the rules

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Playing with toys and having fun all the time

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Watching cartoons and eating lots of junk food

Question 40

Who is responsible for making laws in our country, the United States?

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Congress

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The President of the United States

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The Supreme Court

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The Governor of each state

Question 41

What is the highest court in the United States?

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The Supreme Court

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The District Court

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The State Court

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The Court of Appeals