Being a Good Citizen: Responsibilities and Privileges in the UK

Question 1

At what age can you vote in a general election in the UK?

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18

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16

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21

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25

Question 2

Which law in the UK protects citizens from discrimination based on various characteristics?

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Equality Act 2010

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Human Rights Act 1998

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Magna Carta

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Bill of Rights

Question 3

What is the primary role of the Prime Minister in the UK?

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Head of government, responsible for leading the country

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Head of state, representing the country on a symbolic level

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Leader of the opposition, providing alternative policies and scrutinizing the government

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Speaker of the House of Commons, presiding over parliamentary debates

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a way that education can help create active and responsible citizens?

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Promoting unquestioning obedience to authority

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Teaching about important social issues

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Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Encouraging empathy and a sense of community

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a privilege of being a UK citizen?

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Right to bear arms

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Freedom of expression

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Access to healthcare

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Right to vote

Question 6

What is the title of the national anthem of the United Kingdom?

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God Save the King/Queen

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Rule Britannia

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Land of Hope and Glory

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Jerusalem

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a law-abiding citizen in the United Kingdom?

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Breaking the law

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Paying taxes

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Volunteering in the community

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Voting in elections

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of active citizenship?

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Participating in a protest

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Reading the news

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Complaining about the government

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Donating money to charity

Question 9

You're faced with a choice: do something that helps you but could hurt your group, or do something that benefits the group but might not help you. What's this situation called?

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A moral dilemma

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A tough decision

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A problem

Question 10

What is a key quality of a good citizen?

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Respect

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Intelligence

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Wealth

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Physical strength

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a way to show respect for the law?

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Breaking into a house

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Obeying the speed limit

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Paying your taxes

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Reporting a crime

Question 12

Which of the following is **not** a legal responsibility of a good citizen in the United Kingdom?

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Protecting the environment

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Voting in elections

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Paying taxes

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Obeying the law

Question 13

What is the name of the UK's governing body that makes laws?

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Parliament

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House of Commons

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House of Lords

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Buckingham Palace

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK?

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To provide free or low-cost healthcare to all UK residents

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To train and certify medical professionals

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To conduct research on new medical treatments

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To regulate the pharmaceutical industry

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a good citizen in the UK?

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Litter public spaces

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Vote in elections

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Pay taxes

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Respect the law

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of being a good citizen in the United Kingdom?

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Being rude to others

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Respecting the law

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Paying taxes

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Voting in elections

Question 17

Who helps to keep people safe and enforces the law?

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The police

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The fire department

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The army

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The government

Question 18

At what age can you vote in a general election in the UK?

Accepted Answer

18

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16

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21

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25

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of a responsible citizen?

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Spreading rumors and engaging in harmful gossip

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Respecting the law and the rights of others

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Contributing to the community through volunteering or charitable donations

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Participating in the democratic process by voting and engaging in public discourse

Question 20

Which of these actions best demonstrates active citizenship through volunteering time and effort to support the community?

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Volunteering at a local food bank

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Attending a town hall meeting

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Writing letters to local newspapers

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Supporting a political party

Question 21

You are in a public park and you see a group of teenagers bullying another child. You know one of the bullies and you are friends with them. What should you do?

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Discreetly report the incident to an adult or authority figure.

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Join your friend in bullying the child.

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Ignore the situation and walk away.

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Confront the bullies directly yourself.

Question 22

Being a responsible citizen involves various duties. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a good citizen?

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Breaking laws and regulations designed for the well-being of society

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Contributing to essential public services by paying taxes

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Dedicating time and effort to support your community through volunteering

Question 23

Which of the following is **NOT** a responsibility of a good citizen?

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Disregarding safety rules

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Participating in the community

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Obeying the law

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of being a good citizen in the UK?

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Being disrespectful to others

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Obeying the law

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Voting in elections

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Paying taxes

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a way to show respect for others?

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Ignoring their feelings

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Listening to their opinions

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Treating them with kindness

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Helping them when they need it

Question 26

What is the name of the national anthem of the UK?

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God Save the King

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Rule Britannia

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Jerusalem

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Land of Hope and Glory

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a way to contribute as a good citizen in society?

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Disobeying the law

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Volunteering in the community

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Joining a political party

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Attending community meetings

Question 28

Besides voting, how else can you get involved in making your voice heard in the UK?

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Joining protests and signing petitions.

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Taking part in focus groups and surveys.

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Only voting and paying taxes.

Question 29

In a local election, a candidate is accused of making false promises to win votes. What is the most responsible action you can take as a young citizen?

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Report the candidate's behavior to the authorities and request an investigation.

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Spread rumors about the candidate to damage their reputation.

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Vote for the candidate despite your concerns because they made promises you agree with.

Question 30

You witness a classmate bullying another student. Bullying is wrong, but you're worried about speaking up. What should you do?

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Speak up, even if it's uncomfortable

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Tell a trusted adult, like a teacher or parent

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Keep it a secret

Question 31

How has globalization affected the responsibilities of citizens worldwide?

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Increased their awareness of global issues

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Reduced their involvement in local communities

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Diminished the importance of national identity

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Shifted their attention from local politics to national politics

Question 32

What is a responsibility of a good citizen in the UK?

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Voting in elections

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Littering

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Gossiping

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Eating junk food

Question 33

Which of the following is an important quality of a good citizen?

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Respecting others' opinions

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Being wealthy

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Being popular

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Being physically strong

Question 34

Which is a way to participate actively in society?

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Volunteering for a local charity

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Staying at home

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Watching TV

Question 35

Why is it important to follow the law in the UK?

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To protect ourselves and others

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To please the government

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To impress our friends

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To avoid being punished

Question 36

What is the main role of the government in a democracy like the UK?

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To represent the interests of the people

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To protect the wealthy and powerful

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To make all the decisions

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To control the people

Question 37

How can we strengthen democracy in the UK?

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By educating ourselves about politics

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By ignoring political news

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By spreading rumors about political opponents

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By voting for the same party every time

Question 38

What are benefits of being a good citizen in the UK?

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Safer and more prosperous communities for all

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Special privileges

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Personal wealth

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Fame and glory

Question 39

How can you make a positive difference in your local community?

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By joining a local organization

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By starting a rumor on social media

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By complaining to the local council

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By staying at home and doing nothing

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a good citizen in the United Kingdom?

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Evading taxes

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Voting in elections

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Participating in community events

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Obeying laws

Question 41

What is a privilege of being a good citizen in the United Kingdom?

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Access to public services

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Exemption from taxes

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Reduced jail time

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Guaranteed job opportunities

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of civic participation?

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Volunteering at a local charity

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Disregarding traffic laws

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Gossiping about neighbors

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Ignoring community meetings

Question 43

What is the main purpose of the law in a democratic society?

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To protect citizens and ensure justice

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To generate revenue for the government

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To suppress dissent and control the population

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To benefit the wealthy and powerful

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of a responsible citizen?

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Considers the well-being of the community

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Prioritizes personal interests above all else

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Disregards the opinions of others

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Avoids participating in community events

Question 45

What does it mean to be tolerant of others?

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Respecting and accepting people with different beliefs, values, or backgrounds

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Ignoring people who are different from you

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Agreeing with everything everyone says

Question 46

Which of the following is a way to contribute to the community?

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Participating in neighborhood cleanups

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Littering the streets

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Ignoring environmental issues

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Refusing to help neighbors in need

Question 47

What is the role of government in a democracy?

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To represent the people and provide for their needs

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To enrich the elite and maintain their power

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To control the population and silence opposition

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of active citizenship?

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Attending town hall meetings and sharing opinions

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Remaining indifferent to political affairs

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Breaking laws and engaging in civil unrest

Question 49

What does it mean to have civic responsibility?

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Acting in a way that benefits the society as a whole

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Breaking laws whenever it suits you

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Putting your own interests first

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Ignoring the needs of others