C: Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards
1
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- There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
A
- 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).
2
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- Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
A
- Citizens
- Citizens of the United States
- U.S. citizens
3
Q
- What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
A
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom to petition the government
- Freedom of religion
- The right to bear arms
4
Q
- What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? *
A
• The United States
* The flag
5
Q
- Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
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• Defend the (U.S.) Constitution • Obey the laws of the United States • Serve in the military (if needed) * Serve the nation • Be loyal to the United States • Give up loyalty to other countries
6
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- How can people become United States citizens?
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- Naturalize
- Derive citizenship
- Be born in the United States
7
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- What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
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• Vote * Run for office • Join a political party • Help with a campaign • Join a civic group • Join a community group • Support or oppose an issue or policy • Write to a newspaper
8
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- What is one way Americans can serve their country?
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• Vote • Pay taxes • Obey the law • Serve in the military * Run for office * Work for local, state, federal government
9
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- Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
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- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
10
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- It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
A
• Required by law
• Civic duty
* Makes the draft fair if needed
