Rights and Responsibilities Flashcards
There are four amendments to the US Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizen 18 and older can vote.
You don’t have to pay to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (men and women and any race)
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US?
Citizens of the US
What are three rights of everyone living in the US?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of 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
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the US constitution
Obey the laws of the US
Serve in the military if needed
Serve (help, do important work for) the nation if needed
Be loyal to the United States
How can people become United States Citizens?
Naturalize
Derive citizenship
Be born in the United States
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Vote Run for office Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic group Join a community group Give an elected officials your opinion on an issue Contact elected officials Support or oppose an issue of policy Write to a newspaper
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote Pay taxes obey the laws Serve in 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 (16th Amendment)
Civic duty
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law
Civic duty
Makes the draft fair, if needed
