Civics Unit - Citizenship, Amendments & Voting

Front

You have the right to vote. What is a responsibility that comes along with the right to vote?

Back

Doing research about how candidates feel about important issues.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a freedom of the first amendment?
- Getting Married
- Religion
- Press
- Speech

Back

Getting Married

Front

Which of the following is a basic responsibility of citizens in the U. S.?
Options:
Getting a drivers license.
Earning as much money as possible.
Paying income taxes.
Running for political office.

Back

Paying income taxes.

Front

What is one thing taxes DO NOT pay for? Schools, Fire Stations, Houses, Public Libraries

Back

Houses

Front

How were citizens affected by the Voting Rights Act?

Back

It provided rights for people who wanted to vote.

Front

Your city has a park with a walking path that is also good for bikes. The city government is considering not allowing bikes on the path. What would be the MOST appropriate action for you to take?

Back

Give your opinion to your town government.

Front

Which of the actions listed below describes the responsibility of being a citizen of the United States? Attending weekly religious services. Serving as a member of a jury. Expressing an opinion freely. Running for an elected office.

Back

Serving as a member of a jury.

Front

What does it mean to be a citizen?

Back

You have rights that protect you, you have responsibilities to your community and country, and you have duties that you must do for the good of the country.

Front

What can a citizen do if he believes that an elected official is not doing the right things for the community?

Back

Not vote for them if they run for office again.

Front

Why should we obey laws?

Back

Laws protect peoples rights, keep people safe, and it's our civic duty.