Civics Introduction

Which of the following would be considered a responsibility of citizenship?

• Voting

• Obeying laws

• Paying taxes

• Serving on Juries

Carlos turns 18 and is told he must register for the Selective Service System, which he can do online on the Selective Service System website.

Which civic obligation is Carlos fulfilling?

• Serving on a Jury

• Paying taxes

• Obeying laws

• Defending the nation

Why is the obligation shown in the image important?

• Taxes prevent the government from providing services to citizens

• Obeying the law helps citizens avoid paying taxes

• Taxes allow the government to provide services to citizens

• Jury duty helps the government decrease citizens taxes

Why is it important for citizens to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship?

• It contributes to the common good and stability of our society

• It allows people to have more free time

• It allows people to have strong leaders

• it contributes to the power of the government to run efficiently

This quote is from the 14th Amendment:

Based on this quote, whom would be considered a US citizen?

• Only people who are naturalized in the US

• Anyone with good moral character

• Only people born in the US

• Anyone who has been born and naturalized in the US

This table describes the requirements to complete a process:

What title would best complete the table?

• Obtaining a valid US Visa

• Becoming a naturalized US citizen

• Qualifying for US citizenship to Law of blood

• Registering for US Selective Service

This action gives citizens the opportunity to impact the common good

• Volunteering for recycling projects

• Spreading information about a political candidate

• Completing homework on time

• Joining an interest group to push a particular political group

How can a citizen become an informed voter?

• By volunteering in public schools to support a child

• By reading about various topics from a variety of new sources

• By fundraising for a political campaign

• By enlisting in the military

Use the political cartoon to answer the question:

What is the most likely consequence on society based on the issue presented in this political cartoon?

• Equal representation during civic meetings attendance

• Voter registration among women would decrease

• Petitioning of the government would increase

• Unequal representation for various groups within government

Which U.S. citizen obligation would help us live together peacefully?

• petition the government

• attend school

• obey laws

• pay taxes