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American Government: Rights and Responsibilities
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- 1There are four amendments to the 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). - 2What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election - 3Name one right only for United States citizens.▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office - 4What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?▪ freedom of expression
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion
▪ the right to bear arms - 5What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?▪ the United States
▪ the flag - 6What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?▪ give up loyalty to other countries
▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States
▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
▪ be loyal to the United States - 7How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?▪ eighteen (18) and older
- 8What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue ▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper - 9When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?▪ April 15th
- 10When must all men register for the Selective Service?▪ at age eighteen (18)
▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
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