CIVICS Study Guide
2013 - 2014
STANDARD 2: Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and determine methods of
active participation in society, government, and the political system.
TESTED BENCHMARK
BENCHMARK SS.7.C.2.2
Evaluate the obligations citizens have to obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, and serve on juries.
Also assesses SS.7.C.2.3 Experience the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, or federal levels.
Also assesses SS.7.C.2.14 Conduct a service project to further the public good.
Note to educator: The items in this study guide are representative of the information contained in the “Civics End-ofCourse Assessment Test Item Specifications” created by the Florida Department of Education and serves to provide
information about the scope and function of the end-of-course assessment. The benchmarks serve as the objectives to
which the test items are written. There may be additional guidelines or restrictions located in the individual benchmark
specifications. The study guide was created to assist educators in remediating students that do not meet proficiency
standards. Based on data results, teachers may assign all or portions of the guide to best meet the needs of the
individual student. Florida Department of Education Civics Test Items Specifications may be located at
http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/pdf/FL12SpISCivicsWTr2g.pdf
*Items with an asterisk (*) represent the Higher Order Questions contained on the Task Cards created by Lake County Schools, Florida.
Student Directions: In your own words, fully explain each of the phrases, people, or events below. Include
as many details as possible to create an answer that will truly assist in studying for the end of course exam.
Citizen
Jury
Obligation
Duty
Selective Service
Benchmark Clarifications
Distinguish between an obligation or duty and a responsibility as it relates to citizenship. Responsibilities may
include, but are not limited to, voting, attend civic meetings, petitioning government, and running for office.
Recognize the concept of the common good as a rationale for fulfilling the obligations and/or responsibilities of
citizenship.
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Evaluate the obligations and/or responsibilities of citizens as they relate to active participation in society and
government.
Examine the significant contributions of citizens to a democratic society.
Use scenarios to assess specific obligations of citizens.
Identify the consequences or predict the outcome of a society of citizens who do not fulfill their citizenship
responsibilities.
Evaluate the impact of civics participation on society, government, or the political process.
CIVICS Study Guide
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*HIGHER ORDER QUESTIONS
Directions: In your own words, fully answer the questions below. Include as many details as possible to create
an answer that will truly assist in studying for the end of course exam.
*Items with an asterisk (*) represent the Higher Order Questions contained on the Task Cards created by Lake County Schools, Florida.
In what ways are citizens obligated to participate in all aspects of the democratic process?
How do service learning projects impact young people’s development as active citizens in society?
How can lack of civil involvement be a detriment to society as a whole?
CIVICS Study Guide
2013 - 2014