C: Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

48. 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

49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Answer 2

• serve on a jury
• vote in a federal election

Question 3

50. Name one right only for United States citizens.

Answer 3

• vote in a federal election
• run for federal office

Question 4

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

Answer 4

• freedom of speech
• freedom of religion

Question 5

52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Answer 5

• the United States
• the flag

Question 6

53. 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.
• Be loyal to the United States

Question 7

54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

Answer 7

18 years old

Question 8

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

Answer 8

· Vote joins a political party
· Help with a campaign
· Join a community group
· Give an elected official your opinion on an issue
· Run for office
· Write to a newspaper.

Question 9

56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

Answer 9

• April 15

Question 10

57. When must all men register for the Selective Service?

Answer 10

• Between 18 years old and 26