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Unit 7: Leadership and Organizational Skills Answers

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Samantha’s 10-year-old daughter died tragically last year when she was in a car accident caused by a teenage drunk driver. Samantha wants to help teens learn about the dangers of drinking and driving and other destructive choices. She plans to volunteer her time with a youth organization that focuses on these issues. Which youth organization BEST fits Samantha’s interests?

A
SADD
B
4-H
C
Junior Achievement
D
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
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What is one TRUE statement about Scouting?

A
It is one of the smallest youth movements in the world.
B
It began in the British Empire around the turn of the twentieth century.
C
Approximately 10 million young people around the world participate in Scouts.
D
It includes groups named the Boy Guides and the Cupcakes.
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What is one of the main focuses of Scouting?

A
getting teens to stop driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
B
teaching kids how to properly raise farm animals like cows and sheep
C
helping young people develop practical skills and participate in outdoor activities
D
fighting for the right for both girls and boys to attend school
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Studies have indicated that teens who volunteer tend to do better in school than teens who do not volunteer.

A
True
B
False
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Although in the past 4-H was associated with agricultural topics, what is one of 4-H’s main focuses today?

A
technology
B
sports
C
camping
D
video games
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Teens and young adults are not the only ones who benefit from participating in youth organizations. What is one way others benefit from youth organizations?

A
Adults who are frustrated with children of today can visit these organizations to interact with these young people and tell them everything the kids are doing wrong in the world.
B
Schools that encourage involvement in youth organizations have students who get lower grades and have more truancy issues.
C
Families are often torn apart by a child’s decision to join a youth organization as it has a tremendous negative financial impact on the family.
D
These organizations can help promote positive connections between various parts of a community, such as schools, civic assemblies, families, and other organizations.
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What is one TRUE statement about 4-H?

A
It includes programs in science and technology.
B
It has roughly 15 million members between the ages of 14 and 19.
C
It is sponsored by the Canadian government.
D
It focuses solely on agricultural topics.
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What is one TRUE statement about Boys and Girls Clubs of America?

A
This organization was founded in 2002 by a former president of the United States.
B
It offers programs on careers, finance, heath, life skills, fitness, the arts, and sports.
C
This group is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 15 million participants.
D
It was originally formed to educate youths about the dangers of drinking and driving.
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What is one benefit of teens participating in volunteerism?

A
Teens might make a negative connection with people in the community.
B
Children and teens can develop leadership and organizational skills.
C
Children who volunteer experience lower self-esteem than those who do not volunteer.
D
Teens can be forced to volunteer if schools make it a requirement.
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Malala Yousafzai has earned many accolades. Which of the following is TRUE about her accomplishments?

A
She won the Nobel Peace Prize.
B
She won an Emmy Award.
C
She was elected as Vice President of Pakistan.
D
She was named United Nations Secretary of Education.

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