Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them

Answer 1

• Citizens 18 and older can vote
• You don’t have to pay a poll tax to vote
• An citizen can vote / Women and Men can vote
• A male citizen of any race can vote

Question 2

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Answer 2

• serve on a jury
• vote in a federal election

Question 3

Name one right only for United States citizens

Answer 3

• vote in a federal election

Question 4

Who can vote in a federal election, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

Answer 4

• citizens
• citizens of the United States
• US citizens

Question 5

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

Answer 5

• freedom of expression
• freedom of speech
• freedom of assembly
• freedom to petition the government
• freedom of religion
• the right to bear arms

Question 6

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Answer 6

• the United States
• the flag

Question 7

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance?

Answer 7

• give up loyalty to other countries
• defend the (US) Constitution and laws of the United States
• obey the laws of the United States
• serve in the US military (if needed)
• serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
• be loyal to the United States

Question 8

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

Answer 8

18 and older

Question 9

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Answer 9

• vote
• join a political party
• help with a campaign
• join a civic group
• join a community group
• give an elected official your opinion on an issue
• call Senators and Representatives
• publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
• run for office
• write to a newspaper

Question 10

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

Answer 10

April 15

Question 11

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Answer 11

• at age 18
• between 18 and 26

Question 12

How can people become United States citizens?

Answer 12

• Naturalize
• Derive citizenship
• Be born in the United States

Question 13

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

Answer 13

• Vote
• Run for office
• Join a political party
• Help with a campaign
• Join a civic group
• Join a community group
• Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue)
• Contact elected officials
• Support or oppose an issue or policy
• Write to a newspaper

Question 14

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Answer 14

• vote
• pay taxes
• obey the law
• serve in the military
• run for office
• work for local, state, or federal government

Question 15

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Answer 15

• Required by law
• All people pay to fund the federal government
• Required by the (US) Constitution (16th Amendment)
• Civic duty

Question 16

It is important for all men age 18 through 26 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Answer 16

• required by law
• civic duty
• makes the draft fair, if needed