Rights And Responsibilities

Question 1

What is one amendment to the Constitution about who can vote?

Answer 1

Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote

This amendment establishes the minimum voting age.

Question 2

What does the 24th Amendment state regarding voting?

Answer 2

You don’t have to pay a poll tax to vote

This amendment prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections.

Question 3

What is a right that is only for United States citizens?

Answer 3

Vote in a federal election

This right is exclusive to citizens and not available to non-citizens.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Serve on a jury

This is a civic duty that requires citizenship.

Question 5

Name two 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

These rights are protected by the Constitution for all residents.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

The United States

The Pledge expresses allegiance to the nation and its flag.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

• Give up loyalty to other countries
• Defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
• Obey the laws of the United States
• Serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
• Serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
• Be loyal to the United States

These promises are part of the naturalization process.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Eighteen (18) and older

This is the legal voting age established by the 26th Amendment.

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

These actions help engage citizens in the democratic process.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

April 15

This date is the deadline for filing federal income tax returns in the United States.

Question 11

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Answer 11

At age eighteen (18)

Registration is required between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26).