Active Citizenship Questions Quiz and Flashcards

What is the main idea in the text about citizenship?

What is the importance of active citizenship in a democracy?

What is an example of active citizenship in action?

According to the text, what is the relationship between citizenship and democracy?

What is the European Union's policy on freedom of movement?

What is the purpose of abolishing the border between most EU countries?

What is the goal of the black lives matter protests?

What is the main focus of Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for universal suffrage?

How can citizens learn the skills, values, and attitudes of citizenship?

What is the purpose of the suffragette movement?

Citizenship refers to the active participation of an individual in the democratic process.
Active citizenship is a combination of knowledge, attitudes, and skills that citizens use to contribute to the preservation and promotion of democracy.
Citizenship is not innate- citizens learn the skills, values, and attitudes attached to citizenship through education.
A healthy democracy is one in which citizens are active participants in the democratic process.
Active citizenship is important in a democracy because it helps to ensure that the rights and responsibilities of citizens are taken seriously.
Citizenship is closely linked to Democratic values, and includes being informed, critical, and respectful of other people's ideas and identities.
Active participation in the civic life of a country is essential for maintaining democracy.
Civic identity is possessed equally by all citizens of a country, and encourages interaction with others who hold different identities.
The suffragette movement, black lives matter protests, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for universal suffrage are examples of active citizenship in action.
Europeans have the right to freedom of movement, services, and good in the EU.
They can also vote and stand as candidates in European Parliament elections.
The border between most EU countries has been abolished, making the citizens feel more connected.
However, there are still security issues with regards to crime and terrorism, and EU governments are struggling to deal with the influx of immigrants.

This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the concept of active citizenship. It asks you questions about the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy, and how they participate in the civic life of their country. You will also be asked about some examples of active citizenship in action.