Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards
There are four amendments to the
Constitution about who can vote. Describe
one of them.
*Citizens eighteen (18) 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).
What is one responsibility that is only for
United States citizens?*
- serve on a jury
- vote in a federal election
Name one right only for United States
citizens.
- vote in a federal election
- run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the
United States?
- freedom of expression
- freedom of speech
- freedom of assembly
- freedom to petition the government
- freedom of religion
- the right to bear arms
What do we show loyalty to when we say the
Pledge of Allegiance?
- the United States
- the flag
What is one promise you make when you
become a United States citizen?
- 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
How old do citizens have to be to vote for
President?*
- eighteen (18) and older
What are two ways that Americans can
participate in their democracy?
- 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
- run for office
When is the last day you can send in federal
income tax forms?*
- April 15
When must all men register for the Selective
Service?
- at age eighteen (18)
