1.C. RIGHST AND RESPONSIBILITIES Flashcards
There are four (4) amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
In short, U.S. citizens 18 and older, of any gender or race, can vote without paying a poll tax
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ Serve on a Jury ⚖️
▪ Vote in a Federal Election 🗳️
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ Vote in a Federal Election 🗳️
▪ Run for Federal Office 🏢
What are two (2) rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ The Right to Bear Arms 🕊️
▪ Freedom of Expression ✍️
▪ Freedom of Assembly 🧑🤝🧑
▪ Freedom of Religion 🕊️
▪ Freedom to Petition the Government 📝
▪ Freedom of Speech 🗣️
Tip: BEARPS
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ The United States🇺🇸
▪ The Flag 🇺🇸
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ 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
Mnemonic Tip: GDO-SS-B (Give Dedicated Obedience, Serve Strong, Be Loyal)
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
Eighteen (18) and older
What are two (2) ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ Vote
▪ Join a political party
▪ Help with a campaign
▪ Join a civic group
▪ Join a community group
▪ Call Senators and Representatives
▪ Give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ Run for office
▪ Write to a newspaper
Tip: VP-CCCC-OPRW
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ At age 18
▪ Between 18 and 26
