Citizenship

The document below was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty.
Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation requested in this document?

• To guarantee our right to confront witnesses
• To preserve constitutional limits on government power
• To guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers
• To protect our rights to petition for a writ of habeas corpus

Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation?

• Serve on a jury
• Register for Selective Service
• Vote in all national elections
• Keep informed about national issues

What would be the most likely consequences to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

• People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms
• People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations
• People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedom
• People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.

Which is considered a voluntary responsibility rather than an mandatory responsibility?

• Obeying the law

• Paying taxes

• Attending civics meetings

• Registering for Selective Service

Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S. citizenship?

• To reside in the U.S
• To save money for retirement
• To vote in Presidential elections
• To serve on a jury when summoned

The statement below is from a historical document:
 I hereby declare… that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic….
The person making this oath is promising to support which of the following responsibilities of citizenship?

• Voting
• Serving the Military
• Obeying the law
• Paying Taxes

The list below identifies several activities.
1. Attending a school board meeting
2. Voting in a primary election
3. Helping on a phone bank for a mayoral candidate
4. Putting a candidate’s sign in your yard
5. Registering voters at a community college
What do these activities illustrate?

• Ways that citizens can run for political office
• Opportunities for citizens to participate in national elections
• Opportunities for citizens to influence political action committees
• Ways in which citizens actively participate in the political process