Unit 3.2 Obligations/Responsibilities Citizenship TEST REVIEW

Why is registering for selective service a mandatory responsibility?

• to make sure boys stay out of trouble

• because real men join the military

• to make sure the country is always protected

• none of the above

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

• 1. To reside in the United States

• 1. To engage in community service

• 1. To vote in Presidential elections

• 1. To serve on a jury when summoned

The image displays one of the U.S. citizens’ obligation 

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?

• 1. To guarantee court hearings remain public

• 2. To guarantee courts provide probable cause

• 2. To protect the constitutional rights to confront one’s accuser

• 2. To protect the constitutional right to be tried by a jury of one’s peers

What is a consequence of not participating in voting?

• voter registration would decrease 

• equal representation during civic meeting attendance   

• citizens contributing to the common good would decrease 

• unequal representation for various groups within government

Why are citizens obligated to obey laws?

• Live together safely

• Provide government 

  services

• Protect the country

• Ensure a fair trial

Why are citizens obligated to pay taxes?

• Live together safely

• Provide government 

  services

• Protect the country

• Ensure a fair trial

When you vote in elections you are participating in our R (a)   E government.

Why would citizens volunteer to recycle in their community? 

• 1. To earn more money

• 2. To promote the common good

• 2. To earn additional citizenship rights

• To fulfill their obligations under the law

The list below describes steps in the jury selection process.  

1. ?

  2. Prospective jurors receive a summons to report to court. 

  3. They are questioned by lawyers for both sides. 

  4. The lawyers choose the final jurors. 

What step completes the chart?

• 1. People’s names are chosen from lists of property owners in the locality.

• 2. People voluntarily put their names on a list to potentially serve on a jury.

• 2. Names are chosen from voter registration and driver's’ license databases.

• Names are chosen from police databases to ensure that no one has a record.

In a criminal case, juries...

• listen to a case and come to a unanimous decision about the defendant’s guilt or innocence

• listen to decide which side has the most evidence in favor