C: Rights and Responsabilities

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?*

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 of petition the government
-Freedom of religion
-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
-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?

Answer 7

Eighteen (18) and older

Question 8

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

Answer 8

-vote
-join in 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 (18)
-between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)