Rights And Responsibilities

Question 1

What are the amendments to the Constitution about who can vote?

Answer 1

• citizens 18 and older can vote
• you don’t have to pay to vote
• any citizen can vote (men and women)
• a male citizen of any race can vote

Question 2

What are responsibilities that are only for citizens of the United States?

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 the rights of everyone living in the United States? (Name 2)

Answer 4

• freedom of expression
• freedom of speech
• freedom of assembly
• freedom to petition the government
• freedom of religion
• right to bear arms

Question 5

What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?

Answer 5

The flag of the United States.

Question 6

What are the promises you make when you become a United States citizen?

Answer 6

• give up loyalty to other countries
• defend the constitution and the laws of the United States
• obey the laws of the United States
• serve in the United States military if needed
• serve the nation if needed
• be loyal to the United States

Question 7

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

Answer 7

18

Question 8

How do Americans participate in their democracy? Name 2 ways

Answer 8

• vote
• join a political party

Alternative answers:
- 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

What 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