Citizenship Review

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

• To guarantee our rights to confront witnesses

• To preserve constitutional limits on governmental powers

• To guarantee our rights to be judged by a jury of our peers

• to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeaus corpus

What is a responsibility of U.S. citizenship?

• voting

• paying taxes

• public speaking

• obeying the law

The statement below is from French writer Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America, published in 1835.

"The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults."

Which responsibility of U.S. citizenship best supports the opinion stated by de Toqueville?

• obeying laws and upholding the Constitution

• registering for the Selective Service System

• organizing a protest against an unfair law

• joining a religious organization

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

• vote in all national elections

• serve on a jury

• register for Selective Service

• keep informed about national issues

This is the oath taken by the president-elect found in Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution.

By taking this oath, what does the president-elect of the United States acknowledge?

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

• The president can alter the language of the Constitution if needed for national security.

• The president will exercise their power within the bounds of the laws of the Constitution.

• The president may use executive authority to revoke a law passed by Congress that is unconstitutional.

• The president has the right to reject Supreme Court rulings that appear to contradict the Constitution.

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• obeying the law

• registering for selective service

• Paying taxes

• attending a civics meetin

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

• to vote in Presidential elections

• to serve on a jury when summoned

• to reside in the United States

• To save money for retirement

The following represents different activities. All are obligations of U.S. Citizens

1. Obeying the law

2. Paying Taxes

3. Serving on Juries

4. _____________________

Which of the following could go in the part of the list?

• Registering for Selective Service

• Running for an elected office

• Join a political party

• Volunteering in the community

The conversation below is from 2 United States Citizens.

Sarah: I believe that even the most powerful government officials should be held accountable when they break the law.

Joe: Great point. Laws should apply to everyone the same no matter what.

What principle of the rule of law would these 2 people most agree with?

• Fair procedures

• Enforcement of law

• Transparency of Institutions

• Consistent application

The statement below is from the Magna Carta (1215).

"No free man shall be seized, imprisoned, dispossessed, outlawed, exiled or ruined in any way, nor in any way proceeded against, except the lawful judgment of his peers and the law of the land."

Which principle of the rule of law is reflected in this statement?

• Enforcement of the law

• Procedural fairness

• Accountability of the law

• Transparency of institutions