3. 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
You don’t have to pay
Any citizen can vote
A male citizen of any race

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 the United States citizens

Answer 3

vote in a federal election

run for federal office

Question 4

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

Answer 4

freedom of expression
speech
assembly
petition the government
of worship
the right to bear 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 and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
service in the U.S. military (if needed)
service (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 President

Answer 7

18

Question 8

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy

Answer 8

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 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 Selective Service?

Answer 10

at age eighteen

between 18-26