C: Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Citizens 18 and older can vote

You don’t have to pay a poll tax to vote.

Any citizen 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 to petition the government 
freedom of worship 
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

be loyal to the United States

Question 7

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

Answer 7

18 or 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 
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 18