Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards
Describe one of 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote?
15th am - male citizens of all races can vote.
19th am gave women right to vote - Any citizens (women and men) can vote.
24th am - You don’t have to pay a poll tax to vote.
26th am lowered voting age from 21 - Citizens 18 and older can vote.
What’s one responsibility that’s only for US citizens?
Serve on jury
Vote in a federal election
Name one right only for US citizens
Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the US?
Freedom of: Expression Speech Assembly Religion
Freedom to Petition the govt
Right to bear arms
What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The US
The flag
What’s one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries Defend the US constitution and laws Obey US laws Serve in US military if needed Serve the nation if needed Be loyal to the US
At what age can citizens vote for President?
18 and older
What are two ways for Americans to participate in democracy?
Vote Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic/community group Give elected official your opinion on issue Call Senators and Representatives Publicly support/oppose issue/policy Run for office Write to a newspaper
When is the federal income tax form due by?
April 15
When must all men register for the selective service?
Between 18 and 26
