Civics: Rights and Responsibilities Test Questions

Name two rights only for United States citizens.

• vote in a federal election

• pay taxes

• run for federal office

• serve on a jury

Select three rights that everyone living in the United States has from the options below.

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms (own weapons)

• Freedom of religion

• Right to serve on a jury

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

• at age eighteen (18), between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

• at age sixteen (16), between sixteen (16) and twenty (20)

• at age twenty-one (21), between twenty-one (21) and twenty-five (25)

• at age thirty (30), between thirty (30) and forty (40)

What are two responsibilities that are ONLY for United States citizens?

• Joining a political party

• Serving on a jury

• Voting in a federal election

• Running for office

Non- U.S. citizens can vote in a federal election.

• True, anyone living in the U.S. can vote

• False, only U.S. Citizens can vote

Is 'Own a gun' a right or responsibility for U.S. citizens only or for everyone living in the United States?

• U.S. citizens only

• Everyone living in the United States

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

• serve on a jury

• vote in a federal election

• pay taxes

• obey the law

• attend school

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

• vote

• pay taxes

• go to a soccer game

• contact elected officials if you want to see a change in a law

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

• eighteen (18) and older

• sixteen (16) and older

• twenty-one (21) and older

• thirty (30) and older

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

• January 30th

• March 1st

• June 8th

• April 15th