Chapter 5 Section 2

Question 0

Name the two presidents of the US who urged Americans to be actively involved in strengthening our communities

Answer 0

John F. Kennedy and George W. Bush

Question 1

Why does the government depend on citizens to help make communities stronger?

Answer 1

The government can’t always respond quickly to problems

Question 2

List five ways that Americans donate their time

Answer 2

Community involvement, charitable organizations, school-based programs, national service programs, volunteer spirit

Question 3

Think of four charities that Americans donate to

Answer 3

American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Susan G Koman for the cure
ALS Association

Question 4

List three ways that American businesses donate

Answer 4

Donate to scholarship funds
donate to clean environment and to schools
donate to charities

Question 5

Explain school-based community service programs

Answer 5

Some schools require students to volunteer a certain amount of hours in order to graduate

Question 6

How does the peace corp help impoverished nations

Answer 6

Volunteer in Third World countries
examples) 
advise farmers 
teach children 
start small businesses and 
fight serious diseases around the world

Question 7

How does AmeriCorps of serve US communities

Answer 7

Meet community needs
help victims of natural disasters
cleans polluted rivers
assist disabled people

Question 8

Identify three important functions of the senior corps

Answer 8

Foster grandparents 
help special need kids 
Senior companions 
help other seniors at home 
Retired and senior volunteer programs RSVP

Question 9

Name four organizations that help make up the USA freedom corps

Answer 9

USA freedom corps
peace corps
AmeriCorps
Senior corps