Responsibilities of a Citizen

What is the purpose of a jury?

• to decide if a new tax is legal

• to decide whether a person accused of a crime is guilty or innocent

• to decide if a proposed law agrees with the U.S. Constitution

• to decide if a citizen should be assigned jury duty

What is the purpose of “due process”?

• to establish the judicial branch of government

• to establish the process for amending the Constitution

• to protect people’s rights when they are accused of a crime

• to limit people’s right to own a gun

Which action does NOT describe citizens’ responsibilities when serving on a jury?

• listen to the evidence presented to the jury to make a fair decision

• be present each day while on jury duty

• follow the judge’s instructions

• skip jury duty on the days that you have other plans

Members of which group of citizens are responsible for registering for Selective Service when turning 18 years of age?

• men

• high school graduates

• all Americans

• women

A citizen must be told of the charges against him or her.

• Yes – This is protected by Due Process.

• No – This is not protected by Due Process.

A citizen has the right to a fair trial.

• Yes

• No

Every eligible citizen has the right to vote.

• Yes – This is protected by Due Process.

• No – This is not protected by Due Process.

Citizens can practice their chosen religion.

• Yes – This is protected by Due Process.

• No – This is not protected by Due Process.

A citizen has the right to be present at his or her trial.

• Yes – This is protected by Due Process.

• No – This is not protected by Due Process.

A citizen has the right to speak and defend himself or herself at a trial.

• Yes – This is protected by Due Process.

• No – This is not protected by Due Process.