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Question 1

There are four amendments to the 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

What is one responsibility that is only for
United States citizens?*

Answer 2

• serve on a jury • vote in a federal election

Question 3

Name one right only for United States
citizens.

Answer 3

• vote in a federal election • run for federal office

Question 4

What are two rights of everyone living in the
15 United States?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

• the United States
• the flag

Question 6

What is one promise you make when you
become a United States citizen?

Answer 6

• give up loyalty to other countries
• defend the Constitution and laws of the
United States • obey the laws of the United States • serve in the U.S. military (if needed) • serve (do important work for) the nation
(if needed) • be loyal to the United States

Question 7

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?*

Answer 7

eighteen (18) and older

Question 8

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Answer 8

• vote • 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
• call Senators and Representatives • publicly support or oppose an issue or policy • run for office • write to a newspaper

Question 9

When is the last day you can send in federal
income tax forms?*

Answer 9

April 15

Question 10

When must all men register for the Selective
Service?

Answer 10

• at age eighteen (18) • between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)