American Government - C: Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• 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).

Question 2

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

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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
• run for 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 bear arms

Question 5

<p>What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?</p>

Answer 5

<p>* the United States * the flag</p>

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
• serve in the U.S. 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 President?

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Answer 7

Eighteen (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 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?

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Answer 9

April 15

Question 10

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Answer 10

• at age eighteen (18)
• between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)