Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards
1
Q
Describe ONE of the four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote.
A
- Citizens 18 and older
- You do not have to pay a toll tax to vote
- Any citizen can vote (any gender, sex, or race)
2
Q
What is ONE responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
A
- Serve on a jury
- Vote in a federal election
3
Q
Name ONE right only for U.S. citizens
A
- freedom of expression
- freedom of speech
- freedom of assembly
- freedom of religion
- freedom to petition the government
- right to bear arms
4
Q
Saying the Pledge of Allegiance is to show loyalty to:
A
The United States and the flag
5
Q
What is ONE promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
A
- give up loyalty to other countries
- defend the Constitution and laws of the U.S.
- obey the laws of the U.S.
- serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
- serve and do important for the nation (if needed)
- be loyal to the United States
6
Q
What are TWO ways that Americans participate in their democracy?
A
- 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
- write to a newspaper
7
Q
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
A
April 15
8
Q
At what age must men register for the Selective Service
A
Between the ages of 18 and 26
