Rights and Responsibilities Drag and Drop

How old do citizens have to be to vote​ ​ (a)  

• 18 years old
• 16 years old
• 21 years old

Answer explanation

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.

(26th Amendment)

What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?​ ​ (a)  

• Freedom of speech, freedom of the press
• Freedom of religion, freedom with no rights
• Freedom to break the law , freedom of assembly

Answer explanation

The right to free speech is not absolute. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the government sometimes may be allowed to limit speech.

Name one right only for United States citizens​ (a)  

• Run for federal office
• Owning a home
• Going to school

Answer explanation

For Example

Office of President and Vice President

 

Qualifications for Office: 35 years of age, U. S. resident 14 years, natural born citizen Term of Office: 4 years; limit of 2 terms Term Begins: January 20 after election

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?​ ​ (a)  

• Voting and running for office
• Getting a home and paying taxes
• Learning the language and going to school

Answer explanation

By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests. There are two special rights only for U.S. citizens: voting in federal elections and running for federal office.

What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens​ ​ (a)  

• Vote in a federal election
• Vote in a state election
• Vote in a local election

Answer explanation

The Founders believed that the main purpose of government was to protect people's basic rights. Almost all citizens have the right to participate in governing our nation.

What is one promise that you make when you become a U.S. citizen?​ ​ (a)  

• Be loyal to the United States
• Give up loyalty to the United States
• Disobey the laws of the United States

Answer explanation

How do we show loyalty to the United States?

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We show loyalty to the United States when we say the Pledge of Allegiance.

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?​ (a)  

• April 15th
• January 1st
• December 31st

Answer explanation

The IRS mission is to provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and to enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.

There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.​ (a)  

• Citizens 18 or older can vote
• Anyone can vote
• You do not have to be a citizen to vote

Answer explanation

What is the meaning of constitutional amendment?

A change to the U.S. Constitution. A constitutional amendment usually starts as a joint resolution in Congress. To take effect, an amendment must be passed by a two-thirds vote of both the House and the Senate, and then get approval from three-quarters of state legislatures.

When must all men register for the selective service?​ (a)  

• At age 18
• At age 16
• You do not have to

Answer explanation

What is Selective Service registration? Registration is a way our government keeps a list of names of men from which to draw in case of a national emergency requiring rapid expansion of our Armed Forces. By registering all young men, Selective Service ensures that a future draft will be fair and equitable.

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?​ (a)  

• The Flag
• Mexico
• Canada

Answer explanation

The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise to be loyal to the United States. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We show loyalty to the United States when we say the Pledge of Allegiance.