Citizenship and Participation
Grade 5 - Social Studies - Building Confidence
Which form of participation is shown by listening during a public debate?
- civil discourse
- informed citizenship
- public participation
- contacting an elected official
Which public issue fits this citizen action: checking two news sources before sharing a claim?
- where to build a bike lane
- bus safety rules
- repairing a neighborhood park
- a proposed library budget
Which evidence shows that checking two news sources before sharing a claim is civic participation?
- the speaker shares a concern before officials vote
- many residents make a written request together
- the citizen explains a position to someone with lawmaking power
- the citizen compares information before forming an opinion
What result can come from volunteering at a community cleanup about litter along a stream?
- the community problem is reduced by direct action
- participants can compare evidence before deciding
- officials hear evidence from people affected by the issue
- leaders can see that the concern is shared
Which question should a responsible citizen ask before listening during a public debate?
- What evidence supports my position on the public issue?
- How can I ignore other viewpoints?
- How can I keep the issue secret?
- Which answer sounds unrelated to the issue?
Which form of participation is shown by writing a respectful email to a representative?
- community service
- contacting an elected official
- civil discourse
- informed citizenship
Which public issue fits this citizen action: speaking at a city council meeting?
- a proposed library budget
- safer crosswalks near school
- where to build a bike lane
- litter along a stream
Which evidence shows that speaking at a city council meeting is civic participation?
- the speaker shares a concern before officials vote
- many residents make a written request together
- the citizen explains a position to someone with lawmaking power
- people spend time improving a shared place
What result can come from listening during a public debate about where to build a bike lane?
- officials hear evidence from people affected by the issue
- participants can compare evidence before deciding
- the representative learns a constituent's concern
- public discussion is more accurate
Which question should a responsible citizen ask before checking two news sources before sharing a claim?
- Which answer sounds unrelated to the issue?
- How can I ignore other viewpoints?
- How can I keep the issue secret?
- What evidence supports my position on the public issue?