Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
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You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
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Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can
vote.)
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A male citizen of any race (can vote).

Question 2

What is ONE responsibility that is only for
United States citizens?*

Answer 2

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serve on a jury
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vote in a federal election

Question 3

Name ONE right only for United States
citizens.

Answer 3

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vote in a federal election
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run for federal office

Question 4

What are TWO rights of everyone living in the
United States?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What do we show loyalty to when we say the
Pledge of Allegiance?

Answer 5

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the United States
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the flag

Question 6

What is ONE promise you make when you
become a United States citizen?

Answer 6

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give up loyalty to other countries
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defend the Constitution and laws of the
United States
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obey the laws of the United States
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serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
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serve (do important work for) the nation
(if needed)
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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

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vote
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join a political party
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help with a campaign
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join a civic group
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join a community group
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give an elected official your opinion on an
issue
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call Senators and Representatives
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publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
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run for office
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write to a newspaper

Question 9

When is the last day you can send in federal
income tax forms?*

Answer 9

4/15

Question 10

When must all men register for the Selective
Service?

Answer 10

18-26