Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship

Front

Which statement below demonstrates a citizen exercising their right to participate in government?
Suzie knits sweaters and donates them to a homeless shelter,
Boris writes a letter to his senator explaining the dangers of shell oil drilling in his neighborhood,
Miguel and his Boy Scout troop rake leaves and plant flowers for the elderly in the community,
Yvonne writes a report about United States Veterans and their heroic experiences in the Middle East

Back

Boris writes a letter to his senator explaining the dangers of shell oil drilling in his neighborhood

Front

This is the part of the Constitution that outlines the basic rights of citizens of the U.S.

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

The first amendment consists of which rights?

Back

religion, assembly, press, petition and speech

Front

Why is paying taxes an important responsibility of U.S. citizens?

Back

taxes pay for services such as police, fire protection and teachers

Front

Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. Citizens?
Volunteering at a Veterans Hospital,
Serving on a jury when called,
Registering as a Democrat or Republican and voting,
Writing a report about the importance of enlisting in the U.S. military

Back

Serving on a jury when called

Front

Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of a U.S. citizen? pay taxes, vote in elections, register for military service, bear arms

Back

vote in elections

Front

Why is following the law a responsibility of good citizens?

Back

Following the law helps keep everyone safe.

Front

Why does the government provide public goods such as roads?

Back

Citizens can all benefit from public goods so all contribute through taxes.

Front

Which of the following services are paid for by taxes collected from residents?
banks and private businesses,
roads, schools, hospitals, and parks,
delivery services, taxis, and the postal service,
the growing and shipping of food from farms

Back

roads, schools, hospitals, and parks

Front

Which is a responsibility you have at home? Options: Watching TV, Going to School, Cleaning your room, Paying taxes

Back

Cleaning your room