Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards
There are four amendments to the US Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote
Any citizen can vote
A male citizen of any race (can vote)
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US?
US citizens
What are the three rights of everyone living in the US?
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?
US and the flag
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiances
Give up loyalty to other countries Defend the US constitution Obey the laws of the US' Serve in the military Serve the nation Be loyal to the US
How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalize
Derive citizenship
Be born in the US
What are two examples of civic participation in the US
Vote Run for office Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic group Join a community group
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote Pay taxes Obey the law Serve in the military Run for office Work for local, state, or federal government
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
All people pay to fund the federal government
Required by the US Constitution
Civic duty
It is important for all man age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why?
Required by law
Civic duty
Makes the draft fair, if neede
