Civics
| Multiple Choice Sample Test Questions
46CA*
Grades K-4 |
Knowledge #1 and Skill #1
1. Which of these documents can be amended (revised)
to meet the changing needs of the people of the United
States?
A) Declaration of Independence
B) Gettysburg Address
C) U.S. Constitution
D) Mayflower Compact
Knowledge #1 and Skill #3
2. Which list of people includes someone from each
of the three branches of federal (national) government?
A) governor, mayor, councilperson
B) superintendent, principal, teacher
C) president, senator, judge
D) police officer, firefighter, nurse
Knowledge #1 and Skill #4
3. In order to protect an endangered species, a new
law is needed. Which of the following people have the
responsibility to propose, debate, and pass a new law?
A) scientists
B) senators
C) governors
D) judges
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Multiple Choice Sample Test Questions
46CA
Grades K-4
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Knowledge #7 and Skill #9
4. Which of these American national symbols best depicts
justice?
| Multiple Choice Sample Test Questions
46CA
Grades K-4 |
Knowledge #2-6 and Skills #6-9
Instructions: Read the following passages and use them
to answer questions 5 and 6.
The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution
says:
"Congress shall make no law.abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press. ."
The New Jersey Constitution says:
"Every person may freely speak, write and publish
his sentiments on all subjects.. No law shall be passed
to abridge the liberty of speech or of the press."
[Abridge means to limit]
5. The above passages are examples of constitutional
protection of our:
A) environment.
B) individual rights.
C) health and safety.
D) private property.
6. Based on the above passages, which of the following
statements is true?
A) Citizens in New Jersey have liberties
which people in other states do not.
B) There is disagreement between federal
(national) law and state law regarding free speech.
C) Freedom of expression is
an idea found in both the Bill of Rights and the New
Jersey Constitution.
D) The law protects spoken language but
not what is written.
| Multiple Choice Sample Test Questions
46CB*
Grades K-4 |
Knowledge #4 and Skill #3
7. What should good citizens do if they see someone
spraying paint on a public school building? They should
A) ignore what they see happening.
B) make a citizen's arrest.
C) tell an adult they know or trust.
D) leave and don't tell anyone.
| Open-Ended Sample Test Questions
46CB
Grades K-4 |
Knowledge #1, 2 and Skill #1, 2
TAKING A STAND
8. There is a New Jersey law that requires bike helmets
for those under age 14. The governor would like a law
passed which would require people over the age of 14
to also wear helmets when they ride bikes. In a letter
to the governor of New Jersey,
. state your position on the proposed law, and
. give your reasons for or against this policy.
BE SURE TO DISCUSS HOW SUCH A LAW WOULD AFFECT SAFETY
IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF CITIZENS.
Dear Governor_____________:
______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ |
| Open-Ended Sample Test Questions
46CB
Grades K-4 |
Scoring Rubric
Criteria: Scores are based on the student's
ability to
a) identify individual attitudes and beliefs which influence
social decision-making; and
b) discuss the rights and responsibilities of good citizens.
Points
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3
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. Clearly stated position
. Position is supported with details
. Demonstrates good level of understanding of issue
(e.g. addresses health and safety concerns, rights
and responsibilities of citizens) |
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2
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. Lacks comprehensiveness;
only partial explanations
. Shows some understanding, but contains minor flaws
in reasoning or neglects to address some aspect
of the item
. Unclear or inadequate development of arguments |
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1
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. Incomplete response
to the item
. Minimal understanding of the concept and issues
. No position stated, or position taken but not
supported with reasons |
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0
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. Not scorable
(see generic rubric) |
| Multiple-Choice Sample Test Questions
46CC*
Grades K-4 |
Knowledge #1 and Skill #3
9. Directions: Read the words below taken
from a traditional song, and look at the picture. Use
these, along with what you already know about history,
to answer the question.
When the sun comes back and the first quail calls,
Follow the drinkin' gourd,
For the Ole Man's waitin' for to carry you to freedom
Oh, the riverbank makes a very true road.
Dead trees will mark the way.
Where the river ends in between two hills,
Follow the drinkin' gourd.
There the Ole Man's waitin' for to carry you to freedom.
Follow the drinkin' gourd.
Which people would have sung this song about their
struggles and
triumphs?
A) southern slaves escaping north following
the Big Dipper
B) settlers traveling west in covered wagons
C) Native American Plains Indians looking for
buffalo
D) immigrants crossing the Atlantic Ocean in ships
| Multiple-Choice Sample Test Questions
46CC
Grades K-4 |
Knowledge #2 and Skill #2
10. The totem poles of the American Indians
of the northwest coast are similar to family photograph
albums today because...
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A Totem Pole
A) tells a family story
B) uses animals to tell a story
C) tells future plans of the tribe
D) uses pictures and words
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A Photograph
Album
and...
records family history.
and...
uses animals to tell a story.
and...
shows the past and present.
and... tells
a story in pictures. |
| Multiple-Choice Sample Test Questions
46CC
Grades K-4 |
Knowledge #1and Skill #1
(Note: Item 11 below also addresses 46HA Knowledge
#3, Skill #3.)
11. Use the picture above (an artist's
depiction of the story of Ruby Bridges) and what you
know to complete this statement.
All people in the United States, no matter
what race or nationality, have the right to
A) a trial by jury.
B) own property.
C) practice their own religion.
D) an equal education. |
