USH 2.7 Flashcard: Citizens Rights & Responsibilities

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What is the minimum age requirement to vote in the United States?

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18

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What is the process for registering to vote in the United States?

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Fill out a voter registration form and submit it to the appropriate state or local election office.

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What are some of the responsibilities of American citizens?

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Some responsibilities of American citizens include obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, and voting in elections.

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What is the purpose of the citizenship test?

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To assess an applicant's knowledge of U.S. history, government, and civic principles

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What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

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It declared the 13 American colonies independent from British rule and established the United States as a new nation.

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What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

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Bill of Rights

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What are the three rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

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Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion

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How does a citizen responsibly exercise his or her right to vote?

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by making an informed decision based on candidates and issues

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What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he said, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free . . . it expects what never was and never will be”?

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Citizens need to know their rights and stay informed in order to be free.