C: Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Any citizen 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 to 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

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