SECTION C: Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Answer 1

• Citizens eighteen (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

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

Answer 2

• Citizens
• Citizens of the United States
• U.S. citizens

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

• The United States

* The flag

Question 5

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

Answer 5

• Give up loyalty to other countries
• Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
• Obey the laws of the United States
• Serve in the military (if needed)
• Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
• Be loyal to the United States

Question 6

How can people become United States citizens?

Answer 6

• Naturalize
• Derive citizenship
• Be born in the United States

Question 7

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

Answer 7

• Vote
• Run for office
• 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)
• Contact elected officials
• Support or oppose an issue or policy
• Write to a newspaper

Question 8

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Answer 8

• Vote
• Pay taxes
• Obey the law
• Serve in the military
• Run for office
• Work for local, state, or federal government

Question 9

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Answer 9

• Required by law
• All people pay to fund the federal government
• Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
• Civic duty

Question 10

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Answer 10

• Required by law
• Civic duty
• Makes the draft fair, if needed