Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards

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

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  • Citizens eighteen (17) 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).
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2
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

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  • Serve on a jury
  • Vote in a federal election
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3
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Name one right only for United States citizens.

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  • Vote in a federal election
  • Run for federal office
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4
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

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  • Freedom of expression
  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of assembly
  • Freedom to petition the government
  • Freedom of religion
  • The right to bear arms
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5
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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  • the United States
  • the flag
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

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  • 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
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7
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

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Eighteen (18)

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8
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

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  • Vote
  • Join a political party
  • Help with a campaign
  • Join a civic group
  • Join a community group
  • Give an elected official your opinion on a issue
  • Call senators and Representatives
  • Publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
  • Run for office
    Write to a newspaper
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9
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

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April 15

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10
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?

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  • At age eighteen (18)
  • Between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
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