WorksheetsRights & Responsibilities of Citizenship
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following are responsibilities of U.S. citizens? Select all that apply.
Volunteering at a soup kitchen
Staying informed and voting
Setting up a neighborhood watch program
Following the law and respecting law enforcement officers
Which statement below demonstrates a citizen exercising their right to participate in government?
Suzie knits sweaters and donates them to a homeless shelter
Boris writes a letter to his senator explaining the dangers of shell oil drilling in his neighborhood
Miguel and his Boy Scout troop rake leaves and plant flowers for the elderly in the community
Yvonne writes a report about United States Veterans and their heroic experiences in the Middle East
This is the part of the Constitution that outlines the basic rights of citizens of the U.S.
Article I
Article II
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
The first amendment consists of which rights?
the right to bear arms
rights to a speedy, public and jury trial
religion, assembly, unreasonable searches and seizures
religion, assembly, press, petition and speech
Why is paying taxes an important responsibility of U.S. citizens?
taxes help to pay for local businesses
taxes pay for services such as police, fire protection and teachers
taxes help to pay for the construction of churches
paying taxes is not necessary in the United States unless you are 21 years old
Which of the following is a responsibility of U.S. Citizens?
Volunteering at a Veterans Hospital
Serving on a jury when called
Registering as a Democrat or Republican and voting
Writing a report about the importance of enlisting in the U.S. military
Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of a U.S. citizen?
pay taxes
vote in elections
register for military service
bear arms
Why is following the law a responsibility of good citizens?
Breaking the law can result in punishment.
The U.S. Congress passes laws for citizens.
Following the law helps keep everyone safe.
Anyone who does not follow the law cannot vote.
Why does the government provide public goods such as roads?
Citizens can all benefit from public goods so all contribute through taxes.
Public goods are too expensive for corporations to build on their own.
People disagree about the need to build and maintain some public goods.
Government competes with private companies to keep prices low for public goods.
Which of the following services are paid for by taxes collected from residents?
banks and private businesses
roads, schools, hospitals, and parks
delivery services, taxis, and the postal service
the growing and shipping of food from farms
Which is a right you have at home?
Food, Shelter and Safety
Cleaning your room.
Watching your brother or sister.
Going to a school basketball game.
