NAEP Civics Grade 12

Category - Civics

Americans volunteer to work with a wide variety of nongovernmental organizations. Volunteers provide social services, work to clean the environment, and help to educate the young. But while many people view volunteerism as a "good" thing, they do not understand just how important volunteers are to the health of American democracy. Volunteerism both makes people better citizens, and helps restrain the growth of government in a way that protects the freedom of all. What is one example of the type of volunteer work referred to in the statement above?

  1. The Environmental Protection Agency cleans up toxic waste dumps.
  2. A public school sponsors after-school programs for children whose parents work.
  3. A youth group holds a food drive to help poor people.
  4. Soldiers are sent to help put out forest fires threatening homes.
Explanation

Answer: C - The Environmental Protection Agency cleans up toxic waste dumps.

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