Rights and responsibilities

Question 1

There are four amendments to the constitution above who can vote. Describe one of them.

Answer 1

1. Citizens 18 and older (can vote)
2. You don’t have to pay (a poll Tax ) to vote
3. Any citizen (can vote).
4. Email citizen of any race (can vote)

Question 2

Name one right only for United States citizens

Answer 2

Vote in a federal election.
Run for federal office.

Question 3

What is ONE responsibility that is only for United States citizens

Answer 3

Serve on a Jury
Vote In a federal office

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Freedom of expression,
Freedom of speech,
Freedom of assembly,
Freedom to petition the government,
Freedom of religion,
the right to bare arms

Question 5

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

Answer 5

The United States
The flag

Question 6

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen

Answer 6

Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the constitution in law of the United States
Obey the laws of the United States
Serving the US military (if needed)
Serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
Be loyal to the United States

Question 7

How old do citizens have to be to vote for the president?

Answer 7

18 and older

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Vote
Join a political party
Help with the 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
Right to a newspaper

Question 9

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

Answer 9

April 15

Question 10

When must all men register for the selected service?

Answer 10

At age 18
Between 18 and 26