Citizen You! Test

Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents as Jury summons?

• to protect the constitutional right to confront one’s accuser

• to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers

• to guarantee court hearings remain public

• to guarantee courts provide probable cause

How does the rule of law protect citizens from arbitrary and abusive acts of government power?

• Officials are free to follow their own views in emergency situations

• Citizens can vote unpopular officials out of office at election times

• Citizens can refuse to follow any laws they believe to be unjust

• Officials must treat all citizens fairly and equally, based on known rules

From the list of obligations below, what is missing?

• Serve on juries

• Stay informed

• Volunteer

• Vote

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

• Vote in national elections

• Serve on a jury

• Keep informed about national issues

• Register for Selective Service

Why is it important to pay your taxes?

• To make sure people are good citizens

• To pay for private universities

• To make sure that laws are up-to-date

• To provide money to pay for government services

Use the diagram to answer the question: What is the best answer to complete the chart?

• Wait five years

• Be interviewed and pass citizenship tests

• Receive appointment letter

• Complete a background check

Which of the following best describes the term citizen?

• An individual that exercises political authority over another

• A legally recognized member of a country

• An individual who is able to vote in elections

• A person who is loyal to and proud of his country

Why is attending school considered a “civic duty?”

• The more education a person has, the more money he or she is likely to earn.

• Educated citizens are vital to the success of our democracy.

• School districts depend on having a certain number of students.

• Today’s high-tech society needs educated employees.

Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?

• Mike was born in Canada to two U. S. citizens

• Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles

• Josh was born in Spain and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years

• Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.

What would be a consequence if citizens didn’t carry out their responsibilities?

• People would have more free time

• The government could lower taxes

• People would risk losing their rights

• People would find out that they were not needed