Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards
there are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
citizen 18 and older, you don not have to pay to vote, any citizen can vote, a male citizen of any race can vote
what is one responsibility that is only for US citizens?
serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
name one right only for US citizens
vote in a federal election, run for federal office
what are 2 rights of everyone living in the US?
freedom of expression, speech, assembly, worship, to petition the government; right to bear arms
what do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the US, the flag
what is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
- give up loyalty to other countries
- defend the Constitution and laws of the US
- obey the laws of the US
- serve in the US military if needed
- be loyal to US
how old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18 and older
what are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote, join a political party
when is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
april 15
when must all men register for the Selective Service?
between 18 and 26
