Keystone Test Civics: Rights and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Accepted Answer

13th Amendment

Answer

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, officially abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual freedoms from government overreach

Answer

The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments and was added to protect individual liberties and limit government power.

Question 3

A citizen who witnesses a crime has a civic responsibility to:

Accepted Answer

Report it to law enforcement

Answer

Reporting crimes to law enforcement is a fundamental civic responsibility that helps maintain public safety and order.

Question 4

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted which right?

Accepted Answer

Women's right to vote

Answer

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, prohibits denying the right to vote based on sex, granting women's suffrage.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a civic duty, not just a civic responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Paying taxes

Answer

Paying taxes is a legal obligation (civic duty), while activities like volunteering are encouraged but not legally required civic responsibilities.

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