iCivics Citizen Me

What are the two meanings of the word 'citizen'?

• People who live in a certain place or are a member of a certain community.

• People who are legally recognized by a nation as owing loyalty to that nation and being entitled to protection by the nation.

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Apart from home, school, city, state, and country, can you think of any other levels of citizenship that you have?

• Neighborhood

• Sports team

• Religious group

• All of the above

Where do the rights and responsibilities of citizens come from?

• U.S. Constitution

• State constitutions and laws

• City charters and ordinances

• All of the above

What are some rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?

• Freedom of expression

• Freedom to peacefully assemble

• Freedom to petition the government

• All of the above

Which of the following rights are exclusive to U.S. citizens?

• Voting in a federal election

• Serving on a jury

• Running for federal political office

• All of the above

What responsibilities do you have at home?

• Doing chores

• Following the rules

• Respecting adults

• All of the above

What responsibilities do you have at school?

• Following the rules

• Completing assignments

• Respecting teachers

• All of the above

What responsibilities do you have as a citizen?

• Paying taxes

• Participating in elections

• Following the law

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a city charter?

• To establish the rights and responsibilities of city citizens

• To set rules for how the city will run

• To provide services to city residents

• All of the above

Which responsibility comes before the right to free speech?

• Responsibility for public safety

• Responsibility for personal expression

• Responsibility for community harmony

• All of the above