Role of Citizens

What does it mean to be a citizen? Choose 3 correct answers.

• You have responsibilities.

• You live in the United States.

• You are part of a community.

• You can decide which laws to obey.

• You have many o fthe same rights as others.

Marco's community has put up a new stop sign at a busy street corner. Which detail best supports the reason for this new law in his community?

• Everyone has to obey the law.

• Laws are created to keep people safe.

• Everyone is treated equally under the law.

• Laws give people their rights and freedoms.

Which duties of a citizen are required by law? (2 are correct)

• Voting for leaders to run the country.

• Speaking out to help the community.

• Serving on a jury in a court when called to do so.

• Paying taxes to the government.

• Knowing what is going on in the community.

Which duties of a citizen are not required by law? (3 are correct)

• Voting for leaders to run the country.

• Speaking out to help the community.

• Serving on a jury in court when called to do so.

• Paying taxes to the government.

• Knowing what is going on in the community.

Tell about one American Hero you learned about. What did that hero do to protect our freedoms?

• Benjamin Franklin helped write the Declaration of Independence which helped America be free.

• Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape slavery.

• Martin Luther King Jr. fought for equal rights of African Americans.

• Abraham Lincoln ended slavery.

What are 2 things you can do to help make your community a better place?

• Have a food drive.

• Donate clothes and toys.

• Volunteer at a nursing home.

• Make cards for sick children.

• Eat a lot of pizza.

Why is the US Constititution important to ALL US citizens?

• It explains the laws of the US.

• It protects citizens' rights.

• It limits the power of the government.

• It tells us how late you can stay up at night.