Rights and Responsibilities

Questions about voting, civic duties, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens and residents.

10 questions2025 test

63There are four amendments to the U.S Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)A male citizen of any race (can vote).

64Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

CitizensCitizens of the United StatesU.S citizens

65What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of expressionFreedom of speechFreedom of assemblyFreedom to petition the governmentFreedom of religionThe right to bear arms

66What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The United StatesThe flag

67Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

Give up loyalty to other countriesDefend the (U.S) ConstitutionObey the laws of the United StatesServe in the military (if needed)Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)Be loyal to the United States

68How can people become United States citizens?

Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th AmendmentNaturalizeDerive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)

69What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

VoteRun for officeJoin a political partyHelp with a campaignJoin a civic groupJoin a community groupGive an elected official your opinion (on an issue)Contact elected officialsSupport or oppose an issue or policyWrite to a newspaper

70What is one way Americans can serve their country?

VotePay taxesObey the lawServe in the militaryRun for officeWork for local, state, or federal government

71Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Required by lawAll people pay to fund the federal governmentRequired by the (U.S) Constitution (16th Amendment)Civic duty

72It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Required by lawCivic dutyMakes the draft fair, if needed

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