Civic Responsibilities and Obligations

What is a shared benefit for both US citizens and legal permanent residents?

• Voting in elections

• Running for public office

• Living and working in the United States

• Receiving federal government benefits

Which of the following is a benefit only available to a US citizen?

• Living in the US

• Working in the US

• Obtaining a US passport

• Buying groceries

What does it mean to have an "obligation" as a US citizen?

• Things you might do if you choose

• Things you should do to be a good citizen

• Things you must do by law

• Things you are rewarded for doing

What could happen if a citizen does not fulfill their obligations?

• They might receive a reward

• They could lose their freedom or pay a fine

• They will be asked to leave the country

• They will lose their right to vote

Which of the following is an obligation of a US citizen?

• Volunteering in the community

• Following the law

• Recycling

• Attending public meetings

What is the purpose of the Medicare tax deducted from a paycheck?

• To fund space exploration

• To pay for military expenses

• To help pay for medical costs for the elderly and disabled

• To save money for your own retirement

Why is Social Security tax deducted from a citizen's income?

• To pay for current government services

• To save money for future retirement benefits

• To fund public education

• To support foreign aid programs

What is the primary purpose of federal income tax?

• To fund state-level projects

• To pay for government services like military and NASA

• To provide direct payments to citizens

• To support local charities

Who decides if someone is guilty or innocent in a trial by jury?

• The judge

• The lawyers

• The jurors

• The police

What does it mean for a jury to be impartial?

• They are directly involved in the case.

• They have a strong opinion about the case.

• They listen with no bias or prejudice.

• They decide based on their personal feelings.