Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

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

Answer 1

• Citizens 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.

Question 2

What is one responsibility that is only for the United States citizen?

Answer 2

• Serve on a jury.

* Vote in a federal election.

Question 3

Name one right only for the United States citizens.

Answer 3

• Vote in a federal election.

* Run for the federal office.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

• Freedom of expression
• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of assembly
• Freedom of worship
• Freedom to petition the government
• the right to bear arms

Question 5

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

Answer 5

The United States

The flag.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

18 and older.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

• 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
• write to a newspaper

Question 9

When 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

Between 18 and 26